On Saturday, November 1, SNAP benefits will be cut off due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, leaving 42 million Americans without necessary food assistance.
While the Trump Administration refuses to release contingency funds through the USDA, advocates and state officials pursue legal action to force the funds to be released, and states, communities, and neighbors are stepping up to feed families.
Here is a snapshot of what states are doing to feed families after November 1:
If you are a state legislator and would like assistance on how to respond to the SNAP benefits suspension, please reach out to SiX ([email protected]).
