Talbot County officials say they’re stepping up to help residents feeling the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
About 636 county residents work for the federal government, and another 3,700 rely on SNAP benefits each month. County Council has requested $150,000 in additional CARES Act funds, pending state approval, to help the Neighborhood Service Center and St. Michaels Community Center meet growing needs for food and household assistance.