Beth Keel worked as a landscape superintendent, but after an unfortunate injury, she was physically unable to continue in her position. That was during the Great Recession, so finding a new job was a challenge. She shares how she turned to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and local food pantries to help her survive during that period of time.
Beth’s best friend, Jovanna Lopez, also recalls when she struggled to pay rent and have enough money to eat back when she was in college.
Now, they work together to ensure that families across San Antonio don’t face the same hardships to put food on the table that they once did. They are bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to the city’s low-income families through a night market that accepts SNAP benefits.
