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( NewsNation ) — A Chicago nonprofit is helping food flow to those affected by SNAP payment pauses by creating sets of “grocery buddies.”

Alicia Spradley, director of Plate and Pathways , said it’s as simple as reaching out to the organization — and saying you either want to donate food or gift cards, or that you need help.

“We have received so many emails and so many messages via social media about how people want to help support us,” Spradley told NewsNation. “People have signed up to drop off groceries for us as well.”

The informal buddy system has helped connect neighbors and feed families at a loss during the govern

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