Restore Funding for Life-Saving SNAP & WIC Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provide essential food assistance to millions of vulnerable US residents. These programs not only fight hunger but also reduce child abuse and health care costs while improving recipients’ health. If Congressional Republicans continue the federal government shutdown into November, the 42 million people who rely on SNAP benefits and the nearly 7 million pregnant people, new parents, and infants and children who depend on WIC could lose these food supports.
SNAP benefits are currently funded through the end of October, but the US Department of Agriculture has warned states that there will be insufficient funding to continue SNAP benefit payments in November. Meanwhile, WIC is already running out of funds, with some states considering a pause on new applications and others using their own funds to cover gaps. The Trump administration’s temporary and dubiously legal measures to keep WIC afloat will not last long. Congress must act to end this shutdown and preserve food access for millions.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
[IF CALLING REPUBLICAN]: I’m extremely concerned about the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP and WIC benefits for millions of Americans. I’m calling to ask that [REP/SEN NAME] immediately move to end this government shutdown by extending the ACA tax credits and blocking Trump’s illegal budget cuts. Prolonging this shutdown will cause untold suffering for millions of vulnerable people.
[IF CALLING DEMOCRAT]: I’m extremely concerned about the impact of the government shutdown on SNAP and WIC benefits for millions of Americans. I’m calling to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to pursue stopgap measures to keep these programs running while still holding firm against any federal budget deal that does not extend the ACA tax credits and block Trump’s illegal budget cuts.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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