City of Evansville Commission on Food Security Official Statement

City of Evansville Commission on Food Security Official Statement
With federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding currently uncertain due to the federal government shutdown, the City of Evansville Commission on Food Security is activating our readiness plan. We’re working with local partners to strengthen and expand existing programs so that families who depend on SNAP can continue putting food on the table.

SNAP provides roughly $3.7 million every month in food assistance to about 9,500 households in Vanderburgh County. That’s nearly 15,600 people, or 13% of our community. Losing or delaying those benefits wouldn’t just strain family budgets; it would ripple through our entire local economy, affecting grocery stores, food pantries, and small businesses alike.

Food is a basic need; making sure our neighbors are fed is a shared responsibility. The Commission on Food Security brings together organizations, local leaders, and residents to build a stronger, fairer, and more resilient local food system. By working together, we can close gaps, improve access to healthy food, and support the people and programs that make a difference every day.

In the coming days, the Commission will share more details about local food programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways community members can help.