MARQUETTE — The Superior Health Foundation has announced a $65,000 allocation to support food pantries and hunger-relief programs across The Upper Peninsula.

The funding comes in response to the delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit distributions, which began Nov. 1. Across the region, food pantries have already reported an increase in demand, signaling growing need even before the SNAP delay took effect.

“Our partners are telling us the need is rising right now,” said Megan Murphy, CEO of the Superior Health Foundation in a news release. “We are seeing more working families seeking support as they prepare for the loss of these benefits. We felt it was important to allocate this rapid response funding to help food pantries continue meeting the needs of their c

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