EPISODE · Nov 1, 2025 · 15 MIN
All hands on deck to feed folks in need right in our community
from The Sheletta Show
Commissioner Karla Bigham from Washington County joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the loss of federal SNAP benefits for millions of people across our country. Over 450,000 Minnesotans alone rely on SNAP to supplement themselves and their families. Karla details what Washington County has done to prepare for the shortage, the increase they’ve seen in people seeking help to meet basic needs even before the news of SNAP being discontinued and the value of SNAP to local businesses and the economy.
What this episode covers
Commissioner Karla Bigham from Washington County joins the Sheletta Show to talk about the loss of federal SNAP benefits for millions of people across our country. Over 450,000 Minnesotans alone rely on SNAP to supplement themselves and their families. Karla details what Washington County has done to prepare for the shortage, the increase they’ve seen in people seeking help to meet basic needs even before the news of SNAP being discontinued and the value of SNAP to local businesses and the economy.
NOW PLAYING
All hands on deck to feed folks in need right in our community
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m