By Aaron Allen, The Seattle Medium

As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of Seattle families are bracing for the potential loss of critical benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food security to millions. In response, Alliance for Education is stepping in to provide emergency relief for students and families in the Seattle Public Schools system.

The nonprofit will distribute $150,000 in emergency gift cards through its Right Now Needs Fund, offering immediate support for families struggling to meet basic needs. This emergency allocation is in addition to the $1 million the Alliance already distributes annually to support student well-being.

“Every dollar we raise and distribute through this fund represents more than a transa

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