Stone Soup SNAP’s into action

Stone Soup Café in Fairbanks, Alaska, experiences a surge in demand for hot meals after over 66,000 Alaskans lose their SNAP benefits, leaving many families struggling. The café, which usually serves around 140 hot meals and 160 sack lunches daily, handed out over 190 hot lunches and 200 sack lunches on the first day of the benefit loss. The café's executive director expresses concern about the role of government programs and the limitations of charity. With longer lines and higher demand expected, the café is seeking community support to help manage the situation. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.