Hey fam! The U.S. government shutdown is now in its second month, and more than 40 million Americans could lose food support from SNAP 🍞🥛. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is the federal lifeline that helps low-income families buy groceries.
Imagine waiting for your EBT card refill to cover your weekly shop 🛒—only to hear the funds might stop. With agencies on pause, local stores and families are feeling the squeeze as they juggle bills and basic meals.
It might sound like a story from afar, but we see echoes here in South Asia and Southeast Asia—like school midday meals in India or the #CommunityFridge movement in Manila. When official help stalls, grassroots efforts can light the way.
Young activists are also turning to tech—tweeting updates, tagging reps, and sharing digital fundraisers 📲. In our hyper-connected world, a single hashtag can spark real change across the globe 🌏.
No one should have to choose between rent and rice. As we watch this unfold in the U.S., let’s reflect on the power of policy and think about how we can support food security in our own communities 🤝.
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Families prepare for cuts to SNAP as government shutdown continues
cgtn.com
