Dear Rich Township Residents,

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Rich Township remains committed to ensuring our residents have access to essential food resources while also strengthening community engagement and opportunity.

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Due to recent federal updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), certain adult participants may now be required to meet monthly work or service requirements to continue receiving benefits. Specifically, some SNAP recipients between the ages of 18 and 64, who do not have a dependent child under age 14 and who are not otherwise exempt, must complete at least 80 hours per month of qualifying work activity. These hours may be fulfilled through employment, job training, education programs, or approved volunteer service.

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The Rich Township Food Pantry will serve as a local volunteer option where eligible SNAP participants can complete their required 80 hours of service while directly supporting neighbors and families within our community. Volunteer activities may include assisting with food distribution, organizing inventory, client support, and other essential pantry operations.

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                                                                             This approach creates a shared benefit:

                                                                                          · SNAP participants can meet program requirements close to home

                                                                                          · The Food Pantry gains critical volunteer support to expand and improve services

                                                                                          · Rich Township strengthens community involvement and mutual support

 

​We encourage eligible residents to consider volunteering at the Rich Township Food Pantry as a meaningful way to remain compliant with SNAP requirements while giving back to the community that supports them. 

 

We encourage eligible residents to consider volunteering at the Rich Township Food Pantry as a meaningful way to remain compliant with SNAP requirements while giving back to the community that supports them. 

 

Additional details regarding eligibility, volunteer enrollment, and scheduling will be made available through the Rich Township Food Pantry webpage and Township offices.

 

Thank you for your continued commitment to Rich Township and to one another.