Two federal judges on Friday ruled the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown. But Arizonans who had been expecting SNAP benefits to come through on Saturday will still likely see at least some delay.
Food banks and other food assistance nonprofits will try to help fill the gap until benefits could be disbursed.
In Arizona, more than 887,000 people rely on SNAP for monthly food assistance. Households get about $180 per person, per month.
Here are a few resources for finding free or low-cost food around Arizona.
Low-cost food
Borderlands' Produce On Wheels With-Out Waste
Get up to 70 pounds of rescued produce at various pop-up locations throughout Arizona for $15 per order.
When: 8-11 a.m., Saturday mornings.
Where: Locations around Arizona; location varies by week.
Cost: $15.
How to donate: https://borderlandsproducerescue.org/donate/
How to volunteer: https://borderlandsproducerescue.org/volunteer/
More details: https://borderlandsproducerescue.org/programs/redistribute/borderlandspowwow/
The 3000 Club's Market On the Move
Get up to 60 pounds of rescued produce and other foods for $10 per order.
When: Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, depending on location.
Where: 1741 W. Rose Garden Lane #6-10, Phoenix; 4515 E. 22nd St., Tucson; additional pop-up locations vary by week.
Cost: $10.
How to donate: https://www.marketonthemove.org/az-tax-credit
How to volunteer: https://www.marketonthemove.org/volunteer-with-us
More details: https://www.marketonthemove.org/how-it-works
Free food
Arizona Food Bank Network
A resource to find a food bank near you, as well as other food assistance programs.
More details: https://azfoodbanks.org/about-us/
How to donate: https://azfoodbanks.org/donate/
How to volunteer: https://azfoodbanks.org/take-action/get-involved/
Lovebite Dumplings
Free meal for anyone with an EBT on SNAP card. Customers can also contribute $13 in a pay-it-forward campaign.
When: Nov. 1-8, 11 a.m.-4p.m.
Where: 116 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004
Cost: Free.
How to donate: https://order.toasttab.com/online/lovebitedumpling/item-pay-it-forward-snap-_e507f041-fc8e-4c7b-967d-e029865710a9
More details: https://www.instagram.com/lovebitedumplings/
The Pemberton
Outdoor venue the Pemberston is offering SNAP card holders who are 21+ two tacos and an order of chips and salsa per person starting Oct. 29.
When: Wednesday-Sunday nights; hours vary by day.
Where: 121 N. 2nd St., Phoenix 85004
Cost: Free.
More details: https://www.thepemberton.com/
KJZZ’s Katherine Davis-Young contributed to this report.
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