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Tarrant County cities and leaders held events to fight hunger amidst the ongoing government shutdown and delayed SNAP benefits.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Forest Hill Mayor Stephanie Boardingham teamed up to distribute food boxes at O.D. Wyatt High School.

The mayors emphasized that while local efforts are crucial, the federal government must restore SNAP benefits quickly, as cities cannot financially replace the aid.

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - There were several efforts across Tarrant County today to support neighbors facing the threat of hunger during the government shutdown.

One of the events saw mayors from two cities teaming up to help SNAP recipients and unpaid federal workers.

Mayor Mattie Parker (left) & Mayor Stephanie Boardingham (right)

Mayors partner to

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