CINCINNATI —

Crossroads Church walked back a plan to distribute gift cards to families who are struggling amid the loss of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.

The program was slated to begin Thursday and end on Nov. 20, with $100 grocery gift cards available for people in need. Advertisement

Crossroads Church said people needed to provide their proof of SNAP enrollment and a state-issued identification card to receive one.

On Thursday evening, the church sent a follow-up message to the community, saying the need was overwhelming and all the gift cards had been distributed faster than anticipated.

“We have been overwhelmed by the need of the people in the communities we serve. Throughout this process we've had amazing conversations with people who have walked through our doo

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