🌱 Patch AM: How could looming SNAP changes hit Arnold families and food pantries?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could looming SNAP changes hit Arnold families and food pantries?

Also on today's calendar: Merry Movie Marathon and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Rain, then a shower, temps: high: 55, low: 20.
• Friday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why The SNAP Food Crisis Isn't Over Yet (patch.com) — Residents relying on SNAP in Arnold are part of a national story, as federal officials signal new work requirements and other changes that could tighten food assistance. A podcast episode visits Gateway Food Pantry’s director in Arnold to discuss rising demand and concerns about how looming policy shifts may strain local families and charities even further.
   

📸 Around Arnold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 30

• Coffee with Veterans
  Arnold Recreational Cplx, 1695 Missouri State Rd #2004, Arnold
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Spice of Life Seniors Coffee Club
  Arnold Recreation Center , 1695 Missouri State Rd. , Arnold
  5:30 am
• City Council Meeting
  City of Arnold Council Chambers , 2101 Jeffco Boulevard , Arnold
  7:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Merry Movie Marathon
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  11:00 am
• Merry Movie Marathon
  Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Extended Open Swim
  Arnold Recreation Center , 1695 Missouri State Rd. , Arnold
  12:00 pm
• Christmas Music BINGO
  Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  3:00 pm
• Christmas Music BINGO
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Extended Open Swim
  Arnold Recreation Center , 1695 Missouri State Rd. , Arnold
  10:00 am

Monday December 29

• Book & Cook: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Teen Art Class: Doodle Painting
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch , 1701 Missouri State Rd , Arnold
  2:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• MS Girls BB @ Perryville
  Perry County Middle School , 326 College St , Perryville
  5:00 pm
• MS Boys BB vs Perryville
  Windsor Middle School , 960 Windsor Harbor Rd , Imperial
  5:00 pm
• GS Troop 1276 (Cafe) - L Warner
  Windsor Intermediate Center , 6208 US-61 , Imperial
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Spice of Life Seniors Coffee Club
  Arnold Recreation Center , 1695 Missouri State Rd. , Arnold
  5:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Arnold. Apply here.
• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Arnold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

Imperial

• Police Blotter 12-10-25 - Republic-Times (republictimes.net)

High Ridge

• Byrnes Mill Shop with a Hero helps kids (myleaderpaper.com)

Pevely

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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