The Oasis Center for Women & Girls Aims to Help Clients Ahead of the Loss of SNAP Benefits

The Oasis Center for Women & Girls aims to help clients ahead of the loss of SNAP benefits

The Oasis Center for Women & Girls is asking neighbors to give a helping hand ahead of families not receiving SNAP benefits on Friday. With the stoppage affecting 85 families at the center, they are asking for neighbors to donate nonperishable food items, canned goods, and even feminine hygiene products. Oasis encourages community members to donate through their Amazon wishlist or drop off items at the center, open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. W…

Communities brace for loss of SNAP benefits

BAR HARBOR — The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to impact local communities, especially after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued next month.