Operating referendum quickly approaching for NACS district
HUNTERTOWN — With only a week to go until the referendum, the Northwest Allen County School Board had one last chance to make its argument before it was presented to the voters. Numerous ...
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Huntertown stands ready to feed community as SNAP dries up
HUNTERTOWN — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were expected to end Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. However, a federal judge Oct. 31 ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP, also known as food stamps, while a second judge ruled that the administration's plan to not disperse funds was "unlawful," according to The Center Square. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one in eight Americans currently use SNAP benefits. While the number of SNAP recipients varies by state, 12.3% of the population is receiving food assistance. Additionally, according to USDA, in fiscal year 2024, the average monthly benefit per person was about $187.20. Because receiving SNAP assistance is in limbo right now, many people are stepping up to offer help. A recent Huntertown community Facebook page posted a simple shout out to the ...
