FOX 17: Ottawa County nonprofits brace for surge in demand as SNAP benefits paused
On October 29, Director of Food Access Programs Chara Bouma-Prediger spoke with FOX 17 about the expected surge in local need as Michigan pauses November SNAP benefits. To help meet this growing demand, Community Action House has added more than 30 extra volunteer shifts each week, anticipating a possible doubling in the number of neighbors seeking support.
In the interview, Chara emphasized that while nonprofits play a vital role, they can’t match the scale of federal programs. She encouraged community members to get involved to help meet the rising need.
Watch the full interview on FOX 17 here.
