The crisis affects roughly 3,000 households, according to city officials.
KIRKLAND, Wash. — Kirkland’s city manager has declared a local state of emergency in response to the sudden halt of federal food assistance, leaving approximately 7,500 residents without access to SNAP benefits.
The crisis affects roughly 3,000 households, according to city officials. The city says local food banks and nonprofits are being overwhelmed by unprecedented demand due to the loss of these benefits and the furlough of federal workers.
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“This situation represents an
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