Hi John,
Today we’re entering the second month of the government shutdown—and if it lasts until November 5, it would become the longest shutdown in history. We’ve also reached an unprecedented new low.
For the first time in the history of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), funding is at risk of running out, which would leave tens of millions unable to feed their families.
Although a federal court on Friday ordered the Trump administration to continue paying SNAP benefits, it’s not clear when those payments will actually reach the people who need them—if the administration complies with the order. They’ve previously suggested that it could take weeks to disburse benefits, according to the New York Times.
Meanwhile, federal workers continue to miss paychecks, military service members are at risk of the same if nothing changes in the next two weeks, and health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket starting today as Republicans refuse to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
And this comes on the heels of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, which already cut SNAP funding by about 20% over the next decade, despite warnings from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office that about 4 million children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities will have their food assistance terminated or dramatically reduced as a result.
So today, while we continue our work to flip the House to Democrats next year to stop this kind of cruelty at its source, we’re also asking you to support your local food bank—to make certain that no matter what happens with SNAP funding, those most affected by the shutdown won’t have to go hungry.
We know this is a little different from what we usually ask. But moments like this call on us to show up not just as volunteers or donors, but as neighbors and community members.
As we navigate this challenging time, the potential loss of critical food assistance programs is one more reminder why our work to flip the House to Democrats is so important. While Republicans are content to let Americans go hungry in order to achieve their goal of raising health care costs for millions, we know that the Democratic majorities we’re working to elect will always work to make sure families’ basic needs are met.
So thank you, John, for being a part of this community—one that steps up when it matters most. We’re grateful for everything you’re doing in this moment, and we’ll be in touch soon with more updates on how we fight back together.
— The Swing Left Team
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