SNAP is a proven, effective program that reduces hunger and poverty, and sparks local economic development. The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” guts SNAP and reverses decades of progress to address hunger in the US.
This outcome is truly anguishing. Hunger is a policy choice, and there is no justification for the widespread pain that will be inflicted on millions of families with children and seniors who will struggle to put food on their tables as a result of these cruel choices guided by the politics of avarice.
Food is a human right, and we remain committed to providing healthy food to our community and advocating policies that align with our mission — eliminating hunger and its root causes. Our Food Bank is collaborating with Feeding America, the California Association of Food Banks, and local, state, and federal leaders to monitor developments on other food security programs related to the farm bill and federal commodities funding. We will continue to advocate for the protection of critical food security programs and work to address these consequences.
While this is a truly disappointing day, we are grateful for the ongoing support from those in our community who raised their voices to oppose these regressive measures. We are resilient and unapologetic in ensuring people have access to healthy food. We will never back away from our mission to end hunger and pursue our vision where everyone has access to nutritious food of their choosing and is uplifted by a network of support.
In solidarity,
Tanis Crosby, Executive Director
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