US Department of Agriculture (US Department of Agriculturefor its abbreviation in English) informed the state governments They shouldn’t “Transfer of full benefits.” From the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (pop) right now, after running out of money during the government shutdown. After this measure A. J. Owen (a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) went viral on social media for his initiative Helping affected people.
The idea came at the end of October, when his children asked him how they could help people in the program pop And these days They do not receive full payment Taking advantage of the government shutdown.
“They asked me “What can we do?”So I told them: ‘Okay, we’re going to have to buy something,'” he explained in an interview with CNN About the beginnings of the project.
On the first day the beds were allocated $150 at Aldi To store food. Then they organized the pantry on the front lawn of their house. More than 70% of the food was consumed. “We didn’t have a plan.”He confirmed.
As the days passed, A. J. Owen She received support from the community through donations of bags, food and money. Likewise, his videos are on Tik Tok About the Food Bank has received more than 20 million views.
“People deserve food, people deserve food,” Owen said in a conversation with. CBS News. “As long as there is that need in our community, we will maintain it.He said.
Nine days after setting up the food bank, Owen received a surprise in his mailbox: An anonymous donation of thousands of dollars in cash. “I’m shaking. I just saw this in my email (showing money). The dedication says: ‘God bless your food bank,'” she said on her TikTok account, crying.
This donation encouraged him to go to the store more often. He bought other products with his children such as Diapers, formula, protein shakes, vegetables, noodles and pasta sauce.
Another of the support received came from Josh ShapiroGovernor of Pennsylvania. “Hey AJ, this is Governor Shapiro,” Owen said via voice mail. I’m here with my wife Lori and we just want to let you know You are a great man. “We saw what you did with the food bank in your backyard and we think that highlights the goodness of the state and your goodness.”
He posted the governor’s statements on his TikTok account, and the governor thanked him again in the comments for his contribution to society. “Sorry I didn’t see you buddy. Keep up the good work and thank you again for all you do!”Shapiro said.
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