Geauga Transit provides free rides to food pantries for SNAP recipients

GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Geauga Transit announced Wednesday that it will offer free rides to food pantries for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients until benefits are reinstated.

“Geauga County is a community that looks out for one another,” said Geauga County Commissioner Jim Dvorak. “When we learned how many of our neighbors could lose access to food assistance, we knew we had to step up. Providing free rides to food pantries is one way Geauga Transit can make sure transportation isn’t a barrier to putting food on the table.”

According to Geauga Transit, residents can schedule rides by calling Geauga Transit at 440-754-5555.

Those looking for food assistance locations can call United Way’s 211 hotline or visit the Geauga Hunger Task Force website for information about local pantries and distribution events.

“Many of the people who depend on SNAP benefits are children and seniors, or individuals on fixed incomes,” added Dvorak. “By offering free transportation to food resources, we’re helping to make sure everyone can access the help they need during this difficult time.”

Geauga Transit said it will continue to monitor community needs and adjust service as necessary until federal SNAP benefits are restored.