Local Non-Profit Hosts Free Grocery Pop-Up Amid SNAP Benefits Limbo
Written by Site Hub on October 23, 2025
As the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze SNAP benefits stalls in court, Rochester Mutual Aid Network stepped in to support the community with a free grocery pop-up. Partnering with Flower City Pickers, Food Not Bombs, and Recovery All Ways, the volunteer-led effort responded to growing food insecurity driven by high grocery prices and disrupted government assistance. Organizers said their community fundraising call yielded overwhelming support, enabling them to supply free groceries during the event. The Brighton Farmers’ Market is also offering SNAP token options for food purchases. The initiative highlighted the role of mutual aid and neighbor-to-neighbor action in bridging gaps left by institutional delays.
Source: Rochester First
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