News Flash • Town of Southampton Board Passes Resolutions to
Southampton, NY — At the Wednesday, November 12 Board Meeting, the Town of Southampton Board approved three critically important resolutions to provide assistance to residents impacted by recent reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The resolutions are designed to address food insecurity and strengthen local support networks through the following measures:
- Direct Meal Assistance – Providing direct meal assistance to all seniors experiencing food insecurity.
- Community Partnership Support – Allocating funds to assist the Long Island Community Foundation in its Feed the Need program.
- Emergency Aid to School Districts – Offering emergency assistance to local school districts serving families affected by the SNAP cuts.
The Town extends its gratitude to the entire Town Board for their collaboration; to the many advocates and concerned citizens who reached out; to Superintendent Lars Clemensen of Hampton Bays; and to Kara Bak and the dedicated staff of the Housing and Community Services Department for their ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity throughout our community.
Full details of the adopted resolutions can be found on the Town Clerk’s public portal:
