John,
On this day before Thanksgiving, we are thinking about those in our communities who struggle to put food on their table, not just for the holidays, but every day of the year. For these families, food stamps provide a lifeline needed to survive today, and build the foundation to thrive tomorrow.
For millions of families living in poverty, food access is already scarce — and the GOP’s big, ugly bill made a dire situation even worse. When they passed their budget last summer, Republicans slashed $187 billion from SNAP, the largest cut in the program’s history.
These are the benefits that help parents keep their children fed, fight the consequences of generational poverty, and prevent hunger from hardening into long-term harm.
At the same time, Republicans raised states’ administrative costs and, for the first time ever, forced states to pay a share of SNAP benefits directly. The results are as predictable as they are tragic: fewer families able to access the basic food support their children need to stay healthy, learn, and grow. And the cuts fall heaviest on those already living closest to the edge.
Send a direct message to Congress today to demand they pass the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act, to reverse Trump and Republicans’ devastating SNAP cuts.
The GOP’s new restrictions also impose strict time limits on benefits for veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, and families with older children. Children are hit especially hard by these cruel restrictions, as research shows chronic food insecurity can result in long-term developmental setbacks.
In addition to being the nation’s most effective anti-hunger program, SNAP is also one of our strongest tools to lift children out of poverty and boost lifelong health, educational success, and family stability. These dollars also support farmers and help keep local grocery stores open.
Fortunately, Congress now has a real opportunity to undo Republicans’ damage. Democrats in the House and Senate have introduced the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act. It would reverse the Republican SNAP cuts and protect the food lifeline that millions of families depend on every single day.
Send a message to Congress now to demand they reverse the cuts to SNAP.
In this holiday season, thank you for fighting to ensure that every child and family gets the nourishment they need to survive — and to thrive.
Robert Reich
Inequality Media Civic Action
