We elect members of Congress to represent our needs and build a future that prioritizes people. The Trump administration wants those same members to choose him over their own constituents.

From hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers not receiving a paycheck, to millions of Americans losing healthcare and food stamp benefits, our elected officials must find a way to work together and create a plan that works for people, not billionaires. Otherwise, the hunger, violence, and lawlessness that follows after a community stripped of vital resources will fall on every politician who allowed the system to fail.

SNAP is an Economic Investment

The primary goal of SNAP is to reduce food insecurity, but the program also acts as an automatic stabilizer during economic downturns. plays a critical role in supporting families and local communities during economic downturns. In a weak economy, every $1 in additional spending on SNAP benefits generates $1.54 in economic activity as households use their benefits to shop at over 250,000 local grocery stores and supermarkets, spurring new spending throughout local economies across the country.

The looming SNAP crisis isn’t just a failure of government, it’s a feature of our economic system.

Local Government and Community Resources During the Government Shutdown

As we receive information about resources in each state, we will add the state to the list below.