By The St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body
The St. Clair County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been activated to assist in coordinating the community’s response to the lapse of SNAP benefits. Working closely with the St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB)—a collaborative network of dozens of partner agencies—the EOC is helping organize logistics, resource distribution, and communication among organizations to ensure support reaches those most in need.
More than 22,000 residents in St. Clair County rely on SNAP for essential food support. The CSCB, EOC, and partner agencies are working collectively to ensure that individuals and families facing food insecurity have access to available resources, and that community members who are able can contribute through donations or volunteering. Federal workers who are impacted by the pause on benefits are also encouraged to reach out for support through local resources.
While SNAP benefits are paused, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is fully funded through November 24. Individuals already enrolled in WIC will continue to receive benefits until that date, and new eligible clients are still able to enroll.
If you need help or would like to help, here’s how you can get involved:
- Food Resources:
A current list of local food pantries, soup kitchens, blessing boxes, and other food resources is available on the CSCB website (cscbinfo.org). As new resources become available, they will be added to this list. - Donate:
To donate food items or funds, please reach out directly to your local food pantry or contribute to the St. Clair County Community Assistance Fund, which supports food providers throughout the county. - Volunteer:
Local food pantries and pop-up food distribution sites are in need of volunteers. Contact your local pantry to learn how you can lend a hand.
“This is truly a whole-community response,” said Deb Johnson, CEO of St. Clair County Community Mental Health and Chair of the CSCB. “We know that times like these require all of us—neighbors, agencies, and community partners—to come together. By working collaboratively, we can strengthen our collective response and better support those in need across St. Clair County.”
The activation of the EOC, along with the continued collaboration of community partners, ensures a coordinated and efficient response. The CSCB remains committed to providing timely and effective support to those in need, with a focus on partnership across St. Clair County.
