“Family has always anchored me, without them I’m like a floating balloon.” Victor, 66, moved from Oklahoma to Clearwater 4 years ago to reconnect with his mother who had been diagnosed with dementia. After a couple of years, his mother’s condition worsened and she needed professional care. The funds they shared to pay their mortgage and utilities were now relocated to his mother’s care facility. In searching for a solution to his financial struggles, Victor was connected to Feeding Tampa Bay after filling out a GSNAP application online. Less than 24 hours later, he was approved for the full $192 SNAP benefit each month.