Shutdown SNAP funding redirected to generator for food bank

HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

The Hays County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved an agenda amendment to provide funds for the purchase of a generator for the Hays County Food Bank. The funds were initially proposed to provide SNAP assistance during the federal government shutdown.

Commissioner Michelle Cohen, co-sponsor with Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe, said the original item was included on the agenda prior to the end of the government shutdown on Nov. 12.