GADSDEN, Ala. ( WBRC ) - Food banks and organizations in east Alabama are working to help families who no longer have access to SNAP benefits; many say they’re already seeing an increase in families who need help.

On Wednesday, city leaders in Gadsden also decided to give money to help those in need .

Lieutenant Roy Fisher with the Salvation Army of Gadsden says he knows the upcoming holidays may be a hard time for some families.

“Through that hope and through the food bank and through what we do and what other agencies are doing, there’s hope out there,” said Fisher.

After seeing a 40-50% increase in the number of people needing food assistance, Executive Director Marie Johnson of the Etowah Community Food Bank says the recent $15,000 contribution from the city of Gadsden wi

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