Governors: Demand Trump Use SNAP Contingency Funds
The over 40 million, or roughly 1 in 8 Americans, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will stop receiving aid on November 1 due to the government shutdown. Despite the availability of contingency funds that would keep people fed, the Trump administration has decided to completely end aid until the shutdown ends.
Governors need to protect the residents of their state by pressuring Trump to use all available funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. Check this table to see how many people in your state depend on SNAP, and call your governor to demand they advocate for basic food assistance.
Contacts for this topic:
[Use this table to see how many people in your state depend on SNAP, and mention it during your call.]
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to ask that [REP/SEN NAME] pressure Trump to use USDA contingency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing to the [number or percentage of people in your state from table] people that receive benefits in our state.
Starving people to score political points during a government shutdown is cruel and causes needless suffering.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF LEAVING VOICEMAIL: Please leave your full street address to ensure your call is tallied.
