WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- The United Way of the Plains has announced $50,000 in rapid response funding to local food pantries.

The donation is in response to recent disruptions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

“Community challenges require community solutions,” Pete Najera, the president and CEO of United Way of the Plains, said in a news release. “Disruptions to SNAP benefits don’t just affect families, it ripples through our local economy. These grants will help local food pantries meet increased demand so our neighbors don’t have to choose between feeding their families and paying rent.”

The funds are in addition to the organization's over $300,000 investment in addressing food insecurity in the region each year. The $50,000 in additional funds will assist 20 lo

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