City Council candidates take the SNAP Challenge Gene Marrano January 30, 2018 1 minute read Djuna Osborne Its all about “walking a mile in their shoes” – learning what life is like for many low-income Americans on a daily basis. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with one participant taking the “SNAP Challenge.” Share: Post navigation Previous: Two Bassett HS students charged with making bomb threatNext: Annual conference on agricultural trade to be held in March Related Stories With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026 Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026