No One Should Go Hungry: How You Can Help Families During the SNAP Shutdown

The federal government shutdown has now stretched into its fifth week — and for millions of Americans, it’s no longer a distant policy issue. It’s an empty fridge.

SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, has cut benefits by half and delayed payments, leaving more than 40 million people — including children, older adults, and people with disabilities — unsure how they’ll afford their next meal.

Across the country, food banks are overwhelmed as families turn to them for help. Shelves are running bare, and community organizations are racing to meet the surge in need.

For families living paycheck to paycheck, even a short delay in benefits can mean skipped meals, hard choices, and increased anxiety about the days ahead.

That’s where your support matters most.

How You Can Help Right Now

There are a few powerful ways for generous donors like you to make an immediate difference:

Donate to the Hunger Relief Fund

Your single donation will be split among 6 vetted nonprofits fighting hunger nationwide. Every organization in the fund is reviewed and rated by the GreatNonprofits community for transparency and impact.

Donate once. Feed families across the U.S. Give to the Hunger Relief Fund

Find and Support a Local Food Bank

You can make a direct impact in your own neighborhood by donating to a nearby food bank or community pantry. Search by city, state, or ZIP to find a top-rated organization helping people close to home.

Find a Food Bank Near You

Spread the Word

Use your voice to raise awareness. Share this post, talk to friends and coworkers, or post about your favorite food bank using: #NoOneShouldGoHungry #FightHunger #GreatNonprofits

Why Your Donation Matters

Your dollars translate directly into meals, groceries, and hope for families in need:

$25 helps deliver about 7 meals (based on the national average cost per meal of ~$3.50).

$100 provides around 28 meals, helping stock a community pantry.

$250 helps keep a food shelf open — covering critical operational costs like storage, distribution, and transport.

Every dollar matters. Every meal counts.

Together, We Can Make Sure No One Goes Hungry

The federal shutdown may have paused funding — but it hasn’t paused compassion.

By giving to food banks and hunger relief organizations, you’re helping feed families, fuel hope, and remind our neighbors that we’re in this together.