MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) -- SNAP benefits, which help millions of families afford groceries, are still on hold as the federal government shutdown drags on, and that pause is leaving many central Ohio families wondering how they'll put food on the table.
Giovanni's Pizza in Marysville is stepping up to make sure kids don't go hungry. From Nov. 1-15, any child 17 and under will receive a free 8-inch, one-topping pizza. Owner Cindy Curry said no purchase is necessary and no questions will be asked.
Sunday Briefing: STRS lawsuit; government shutdown; OSU surgeon files suit"It was actually my daughter who reached out and said, ‘Hey, here's something going on in the news, and I think we might need to look into this,’" Curry said.
For families across central Ohio, the pause in SNAP benefits has created anxiety with not knowing how long the government shutdown will last or when help will come. That uncertainty is what inspired Curry to take action.
"I just thought, what are they going to do," Curry said. "How are they going to eat? That has to be extremely concerning and worrisome for the parents who are already having struggles during this time. Rent is expensive, utilities are expensive, and now we're going to not have food."
For Curry, this effort is deeply personal. She said she knows how it feels to rely on SNAP benefits.
"I know how terrifying it can be to not know where the food and the money is coming from," Curry said. "So, we wanted to make sure that we were able to give back since we were able to receive those benefits at one point ourselves."
A recent report listed these six Ohio cities among the best in the United StatesLast week, Ohio leaders announced an emergency $25 million food assistance plan to help families impacted by the pause.
One day later, on Friday, a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order, saying ending SNAP payments would harm not only people, but local economies. The judge ruled the Trump Administration must tap into emergency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
NBC4 reached out to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office for comment regarding the $25 million food assistance allotment in light of the court’s ruling, but has not heard back as press time.
"I think it's really important that everybody's got to pull together and make sure that we keep them fed," Curry said.
For Curry, she said this isn't about politics, it's about people. Her effort isn't stopping here. She's looking at additional ways to help the community like partnering with a local food bank.
New seasonal, nonstop flights added at CMH"I'd be happy to get together with other people," Curry said. "Maybe we can partner and be stronger together and do some things that might be able to make a bigger impact."
The Trump administration must provide an update by noon Monday on how it will comply with the order. It's still unclear if Friday's rulings will be enacted quickly enough to ensure November payments go through as planned.
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