Hey y’all,

I’m absolutely furious. Donald Trump is threatening to defy federal court orders and holding our fellow Texans hostage by refusing to ensure full payments under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Already, millions are facing delayed or cut‑in‑half benefits — including 3.5 million Texans, 1.7 million of them children.

His own administration can’t get their facts straight either — he says no funds, while the Press Secretary said “partial” and continues to blame Democrats when her own President’s party is willing to play political football with the hungry to score points. It’s absolutely disgusting.

Here’s where we come in — we’re gathering the latest media coverage, pulling together facts, crafting action‑ready messaging, and asking if you’re ready to blast this issue to your network immediately. Because when people are counting on their groceries, inaction is not an option. Check the latest below:

Follow live updates from the NY Times as the government shutdown enters day 34. USDA plans to use contingency funds to cover only half of November’s SNAP benefits — leaving millions of Americans facing deep hunger amid political brinkmanship.

Meanwhile, a troubling memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that the roughly $5 billion in contingency funds cannot legally be used to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the current shutdown, leaving millions at risk.

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🚨 More than 50 Texas House Democrats sent a letter asking Gov. Abbott to declare a state emergency and use state funds to bridge the gap for the 3.5 million Texans who rely on SNAP as federal funding stalls.

“This is a human capital natural disaster.”

— State Rep. Armando Walle, D‑Houston

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Facing SNAP benefit interruptions for thousands of families and federal workers, the Houston Food Bank organized large‑scale food distributions across the region to help fill the gap. NRG Stadium is currently acting as a home base, as Texans pull together to do what the GOP-led government refuses to do: feed the hungry.

“If your SNAP benefits or pay have been interrupted, you may register for support.”

— Houston Food Bank announcement

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We’re not just sounding the alarm — we’re organizing, messaging, and making damn sure Texans know who’s hurting them and who’s fighting for them. Whether it’s emergency aid, voter contact, or holding the GOP accountable in every corner of the state, we’re all-in.

And if Trump wants a fight over feeding our people? He’s got one.

More soon,

Kendall

P.S. If you believe in fighting back — especially when basic human dignity is under threat — we welcome your support. Donate here so we can expand our rapid‑response capacity and keep pressure on.

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