Support has continued to pour in for Lima families as part of the Stronger Together Fund.

Rev. Arthur Butler, president of the Lima Black Ministerial Alliance, said the organization felt compelled to step in.

“We felt like it was very important, because we see struggling families throughout our ministries,” Butler said. “Our kids are in the vicinity, and when they can’t be fed, it’s time for us to stand up and feed our children and to get on board with what needs to be done to protect our community.”

The Lima City Council is stepping in to help families impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and cuts to food assistance benefits.