A Call to Action: Help Fill the Gap

With reduced federal aid, local food banks and charitable organizations expect a sharp increase in demand for food and household essentials. Dougherty County leaders are calling on residents, churches, and businesses to lend a hand by donating nonperishable items, volunteering, or providing monetary contributions to support local food relief efforts.

Dougherty County Urges Community Support Amid SNAP and WIC Funding Disruptions

City of Albany and Dougherty County Urge Community Support During Gove

Published on October 31, 2025

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City of Albany and Dougherty County Urge Community Support During Government Shutdown

Albany, GA – Starting Saturday, November 1, 2025, benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will stop due to the ongoing government shutdown. This change will leave many families in our area without access to food and other important resources. Many local workers are also currently furloughed.

City and County leaders are asking the community to come together once again to support one another during this difficult time.

10-31-25-Joint-Press-Release-Albany-Dougherty-Urge-Community-Support-1.pdf(PDF, 225KB)