Alliance Church food bank braces for SNAP to end

“AS OF 10/17/25, DHS IS TEMPORARILY PAUSING SNAP BENEFIT PAYMENTS DUE TO THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN. SINCE SNAP IS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, DHS CANNOT ISSUE NEW BENEFITS FOR ANYONE UNTIL THE SHUTDOWN ENDS OR USDA ALLOWS CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO BE USED. THE GOOD NEWS IS WE CAN STILL HELP YOU APPLY NOW SO DHS CAN PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION, AND YOU’LL BE READY TO GET YOUR BENEFITS AS SOON AS PAYMENTS START AGAIN.”

Artisan Center holds Open House

Carol Jackson, another local artist, baked up some of the treats that were being offered, which were Halloween-themed. Pointing to a delicious-looking plate of tiny cocktail weiners enveloped in a puff pastry, Jackson said with a laugh, “I left them in the oven too long, and their eyes melted.” Jackson also contributed jam, mustard, chow-chow relish, and salmon mousse to boot.