Amid SNAP benefits ending, U.S. Department of Agriculture data noted that the emergency allotments being gone will affect more than 30 million who are participating in the nutrition assistance program.
The event in Admiral Kidd Park will include a live cooking demonstration with chef and “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons, a tasting stand where guests can try pairing fruits and vegetables with a variety of dips and a “let’s get scrappy” station that will show attendees how to utilize food scraps to regrow produce.