As the federal government continues to drag its feet in reopening — and thus restarting the funding on crucial programs like SNAP and Head Start ­– neighbors are helping neighbors here in the Ohio Valley.

One local organization and a local grocery store have stepped up to assist those in need as SNAP benefits have halted. Grow Ohio Valley and its downtown grocery and food hub, The Public Market, will be providing food boxes in November to those experiencing the temporary loss of food assistance benefits.

Meanwhile, Neely’s Grocery in Wheeling will offer 10% discounts on certain food staples to those who show employees their EBT card.

“When families face an unexpected interruption to SNAP, the fallout is immediate ­– fridges go bare, budgets break, and stress skyrockets,” said Grow OV Ex

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