SNAP Participation Has Dropped Since Passage of Republican Tax Bill A recent analysis shows 2.5 million fewer people are using federal food assistance, but experts say the need for aid is likely still there.

A recent analysis shows 2.5 million fewer people are using federal food assistance, but experts say the need for aid is likely still there.

To be clear: the SAVE Act does not simply require the identification voting ALREADY requires. It demands proof of CITIZENSHIP— a birth certificate with a name that matches yours now (bye, bye, married women), or a passport— both of which are expensive and take a long time to obtain.

Ossoff: "You're seeing what I'm seeing, right? The president posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."

My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.

- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide

-There's worms & mold in food

-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows

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“Let us be clear: every Minnesotan—indeed, every human being—deserves
to eat. That should not be a controversial statement, and it certainly isn’t
a political one.”

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who cares about soccer in nwsl leadership? no one, it seems

wrote about the nwsl’s odd business decision to stop caring about soccer
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Fed cuts force San Jose farm to reduce food aid - San José Spotlight A federal program that brought fresh produce from farms directly to low-income families has ended, stripping local farmers of a significant revenue stream and leaving families with one less option.

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Second Harvest of Silicon Valley say need for support is critical Max Darrow interviews Shobana Gubbi, the chief philanthropy officer of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.

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Study shows food insecurity highest in East San Jose - San José Spotlight Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University. The study found that neighborhoods in E...

Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University.

Season of Sharing Fund helps Bay Area food banks keep needy neighbors fed amid time of crisis Second Harvest of Silicon Valley serves about a half-million people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties every month as food banks nationwide face unprecedented pressure.

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley serves about a half-million people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties every month as food banks nationwide face unprecedented pressure.

Season of Sharing Fund helps Bay Area food banks keep needy neighbors fed amid time of crisis Second Harvest of Silicon Valley serves about a half-million people in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties every month as food banks nationwide face unprecedented pressure.

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Steve Kerr: Our Community Takes Care of Each Other YouTube video by Second Harvest of Silicon Valley

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Silicon Valley's wealthiest skip their own backyard - San José Spotlight Silicon Valley’s wealthiest residents are steering billions of dollars to national and global causes instead of investing in their own backyard — a trend that’s persisted for at least five years.

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Trump to halt some food aid support for Democratic-led states over data fight The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will halt federal payments that help administer the food stamp program to Democratic-led states next week if they do not turn over aid recipient data,...

The Trump administration said it will withhold federal SNAP funding from more than 20 Democratic-led states unless they turn over sensitive personal data about program recipients to the Trump administration.

Please join me in stepping up for our community and donate to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. If we can raise $1M for Second Harvest, Vinod Khosla and I will triple the amount. With devastating… | ... Please join me in stepping up for our community and donate to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. If we can raise $1M for Second Harvest, Vinod Khosla and I will triple the amount. With devastating SNA...

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Thank you to our member food banks for showing up and staying steady for Californians through the recent government shutdown. We’re proud to stand with your heroic response and will continue pushing the state to better support you in future emergencies.

South Bay tech hub struggling with hunger under SNAP uncertainty Scores of cars snaked around the block near Sunnyvale Community Services Wednesday, stretching towards the main road as a steady flow of people sought food throughout the morning.

CalFresh delays and new federal SNAP restrictions are already driving demand sharply up across Silicon Valley, with food banks bracing for even greater need in the months ahead.

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Demand for food assistance surges as SNAP benefits lapse With the ongoing government shutdown stretching to be the longest in history, 130,000 residents of Santa Clara County could see their food benefits disrupted or canceled entirely.

“Since SNAP recipients typically receive payments in the first ten days of the month, the food emergency is just beginning.”

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Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.

SNAP, a vital service for 42 million Americans, is caught up in the middle of what is now the longest-running government shutdown in U.S. history. We put together a list of resources aimed at helping SNAP beneficiaries navigate lapses in funding.

Amid SNAP Turmoil, These Options Can Help Fill the Food Gap It’s not clear when the Trump administration will release SNAP payments. These alternatives offer food support in the meantime.

We've entered the longest government shutdown in US history, and as a result, vital services like SNAP — which feeds 42 million people — have been impacted.

For @civileats.com, I wrote a brief guide to help folks navigate this lapse in funding & find their next meal.

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Food Insecurity Predicted to Rise as New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect SNAP agencies and recipients brace for delays in food assistance along with policy changes that are expected to kick millions off the program.

New work requirements for SNAP went into effect this weekend and are expected to make millions ineligible for benefits during an already uncertain time.

SNAP update: USDA tells grocery stores not to give discounts to customers The USDA told grocery stores not to give SNAP recipients special discounts as benefits remain unpaid amid the government shutdown.

To deepen the pain, the USDA could give a blanket exemption for grocery discounts for SNAP recipients. But it won't.

Food banks: Without SNAP, we can't handle the demand • Minnesota Reformer Over half of SNAP participants are either seniors or children, and fewer than 5% of SNAP participants are able-bodied adults without children.

Commentary: For every meal a food bank provides, SNAP provides nine. The impact of even a temporary delay cannot be understated. Hunger does not discriminate by party, and everyone needs to eat. minnesotareformer.com/2025/11/03/f...

Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers. n.pr/436mKVB

Our Members Meet the network of 42 food banks working together across California to ensure access to nutritious food for every community.

SNAP (CalFresh) benefits may halt Nov. 1, leaving millions hungry. CA food banks are stepping up — and need your support. Donate, volunteer, or give shelf-stable foods today: www.cafoodbanks.org/our-members/
 

Some are mad because people are on SNAP and not working.

I’m mad because people are on SNAP even though they are working.

Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?

Now you know.

SNAP (CalFresh) benefits are delayed, but help is here. 💚 With benefits not being issued on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, many Californians are worried about food. CAFB and 42 food banks are ready to help:

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If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.

A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.

I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.