With the uncertainty surrounding food assistance through the SNAP program (food stamps), Webster organizations are stepping up to fill the gap.

Here are suggestions for a few places where supplemental food aid may be available:

Simply Crepes

Simply Crepes, 1229 Bay Road, will distribute food to SNAP- and WIC-eligible families from 1 to 5 p.m. each Tuesday in November (Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 25).

Eligible families will receive a bag containing typical groceries such as eggs, flour, butter, coffee and other items. SNAP and WIC recipients just need to show proof of their participation in the programs to qualify.

The restaurant will be closed on Tuesdays during the distribution.

Webster Food Insecurity Coalition

The Webster Food Insecurity Coalition, with more than a dozen member organizations, publishes a brochure listing nearly 20 locations for food assistance. Click on the image at the right to download a PDF brochure listing them.

Church meals

Churches Offering Meals for Everyone (COME) will have its usual offerings from four area houses of worship:

• The Gathering Place (United Church of Christ), 570 Klem Road, 4:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. The next one will be Sunday Dec. 14.

• Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 1130 Webster Road, 5 p.m. Monday Dec. 15.

• Webster Methodist Church, 169 E. Main St., 4:30 p.m. each third Saturday of the month. The next ones will be Saturdays Nov. 15 and Dec. 20.

• St. Rita's, 1008 Maple Drive, 5 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.