Attributed to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America
Restoring partial SNAP funding is a step forward, but there is still uncertainty about when benefits and paychecks will arrive. People continue to face these hardships with resolve, supported by food banks, pantries and their communities standing alongside them every day.
Partial SNAP benefits bring needed relief to families, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities striving for stability. It also sustains 250,000 retailers, especially rural and independent grocers, who rely on SNAP to keep their doors open and communities strong.
We urge leaders to act quickly to fully restore SNAP and end the shutdown so people in America can regain nourishment, stability and hope.
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.