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Breaking News: Billionaire Tyler Perry Donates Nearly $1.4M To Families Affected By SNAP Benefit Reductions….see more
Filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to several nonprofit organizations supporting families affected by the loss of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
According to people the funds are directed to groups that serve children, seniors, and low-income working households.
Perry, 56, distributed the donation across multiple organizations, including Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy, and Goodr. In a statement shared with People, Perry spoke about the impact of reduced food assistance on families.
“If you’ve never been poor then you may not fully understand the life-changing impact SNAP benefits mean to hard-working people, to our seniors and to our children,” he said.
“For millions of people, it could mean extreme hunger. For newborns, it could mean a lack of access to formula.”
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