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🚨 Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director of @fracposts.bsky.social provides context for the recent court actions trying to pause SNAP. 🚨
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The Trump Administration’s Refusal to Feed American Families - Food Research & Action Center
Published November 7, 2025 The country is facing an unnecessary, self-inflicted emergency: the Trump administration’s refusal to provide food assistance via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🚨 Gina Plata-Nino, SNAP Director of @fracposts.bsky.social provides context for the recent court actions trying to pause SNAP. 🚨
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Courts, states, and advocates are stepping in where the Trump administration has refused: to ensure families can eat.
FRAC’s new blog unpacks the chaos and consequences of delaying full SNAP benefits. frac.org/blog/the-tru...
FRAC’s new blog unpacks the chaos and consequences of delaying full SNAP benefits. frac.org/blog/the-tru...
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Courts, states, and advocates are stepping in where the Trump administration has refused: to ensure families can eat.
FRAC’s new blog unpacks the chaos and consequences of delaying full SNAP benefits. frac.org/blog/the-tru...
FRAC’s new blog unpacks the chaos and consequences of delaying full SNAP benefits. frac.org/blog/the-tru...
Millions are waiting to feed their families because of the Trump administration’s unnecessary delay in issuing November SNAP benefits. This chaos hurts kids, veterans, and working people. FRAC’s statement: frac.org/news/trumpad...
November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Millions are waiting to feed their families because of the Trump administration’s unnecessary delay in issuing November SNAP benefits. This chaos hurts kids, veterans, and working people. FRAC’s statement: frac.org/news/trumpad...
The Trump administration has the money & authority to fund SNAP—but refuses to act. Millions are going hungry while states and advocates fight to protect families from a crisis that never should have happened. Read more in our newest blog from SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: frac.org/blog/the-tru...
The Trump Administration’s Refusal to Feed American Families - Food Research & Action Center
Published November 7, 2025 The country is facing an unnecessary, self-inflicted emergency: the Trump administration’s refusal to provide food assistance via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...
frac.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The Trump administration has the money & authority to fund SNAP—but refuses to act. Millions are going hungry while states and advocates fight to protect families from a crisis that never should have happened. Read more in our newest blog from SNAP Director Gina Plata-Nino: frac.org/blog/the-tru...
The Trump administration has both the power and the authority to ensure that SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted but has chosen not to act. In doing so, it is holding hungry Americans hostage as political chess pieces. bit.ly/47BkcQx
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Trump administration has both the power and the authority to ensure that SNAP benefits continue uninterrupted but has chosen not to act. In doing so, it is holding hungry Americans hostage as political chess pieces. bit.ly/47BkcQx
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Trump Administration Defies Court Orders to Fund #SNAP, Denies 42 Million People Access to Food @fracposts.bsky.social
Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits
Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits
November 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Trump Administration Defies Court Orders to Fund #SNAP, Denies 42 Million People Access to Food @fracposts.bsky.social
Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits
Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits
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This week on Young American with Dylan Douglas:
@aaronparnas.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday's election results. Gina Plata-Nino from @fracposts.bsky.social talks the impact of SNAP benefits being frozen.
Catch it tomorrow at 10am and throughout the weekend!
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@aaronparnas.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday's election results. Gina Plata-Nino from @fracposts.bsky.social talks the impact of SNAP benefits being frozen.
Catch it tomorrow at 10am and throughout the weekend!
sxm.app.link/YoungAmerican
November 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week on Young American with Dylan Douglas:
@aaronparnas.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday's election results. Gina Plata-Nino from @fracposts.bsky.social talks the impact of SNAP benefits being frozen.
Catch it tomorrow at 10am and throughout the weekend!
sxm.app.link/YoungAmerican
@aaronparnas.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday's election results. Gina Plata-Nino from @fracposts.bsky.social talks the impact of SNAP benefits being frozen.
Catch it tomorrow at 10am and throughout the weekend!
sxm.app.link/YoungAmerican
FRAC is outraged. The DOJ filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits. This action is abhorrent and unconscionable. Read our statement: frac.org/news/adminis...
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
FRAC is outraged. The DOJ filed an appeal seeking to overturn not only today’s ruling, but prior court orders from Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 requiring funding of SNAP benefits. This action is abhorrent and unconscionable. Read our statement: frac.org/news/adminis...
FRAC is thrilled that the Trump administration has been ordered by a federal judge to fully fund November SNAP benefits. Read our full statement here: frac.org/news/federal...
November 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
FRAC is thrilled that the Trump administration has been ordered by a federal judge to fully fund November SNAP benefits. Read our full statement here: frac.org/news/federal...
Billionaires don’t worry about where their next meal will come from. But families counting on SNAP are facing benefit delays. USDA must issue full November SNAP benefits. bit.ly/47qoYBD
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Billionaires don’t worry about where their next meal will come from. But families counting on SNAP are facing benefit delays. USDA must issue full November SNAP benefits. bit.ly/47qoYBD
Without the Food Security Supplement, we lose the ability to track hunger accurately across states and populations. This data is vital to understanding hardship — and to shaping solutions.
Read more: frac.org/blog/threats...
Read more: frac.org/blog/threats...
Threats to Food Security Data: Why the 'Redundancy' Claim Doesn’t Hold Up - Food Research & Action Center
Published October 31, 2025 In late September, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) terminated the Food Security Supplement (FSS) to the Current Population Survey (CPS), calling it “redundant” and “ex...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Without the Food Security Supplement, we lose the ability to track hunger accurately across states and populations. This data is vital to understanding hardship — and to shaping solutions.
Read more: frac.org/blog/threats...
Read more: frac.org/blog/threats...
As the government shutdown continues, WIC agencies are working hard to stay open and serve families. Continued funding is essential to protect the health and nutrition of millions of women, infants, and children.
More at FRAC’s blog: frac.org/blog/how-wil...
More at FRAC’s blog: frac.org/blog/how-wil...
How Will a Government Shutdown Affect WIC Benefits? - Food Research & Action Center
Published September 30, 2025 Learn more about how the shutdown will impact child nutrition programs and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by reading FRAC’s blogs. November 3, 2025 Upda...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As the government shutdown continues, WIC agencies are working hard to stay open and serve families. Continued funding is essential to protect the health and nutrition of millions of women, infants, and children.
More at FRAC’s blog: frac.org/blog/how-wil...
More at FRAC’s blog: frac.org/blog/how-wil...
The Trump administration’s announcement that it will comply with the Court’s order and begin using contingency funds to partially pay November SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues is an important step, but comes many days late and billions of dollars short.
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Trump administration’s announcement that it will comply with the Court’s order and begin using contingency funds to partially pay November SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues is an important step, but comes many days late and billions of dollars short.
SNAP benefits are changing, and millions could be affected. Join FRAC on Nov 4 for a webinar on what’s ahead, who it impacts, and how communities can respond. Don’t miss this important conversation: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Future of SNAP Benefits: Major Changes Ahead. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) temporarily protected certain vulnerable groups from SNAP time limits, including veterans, youth aging out of foster care, and the unhoused. However, the budget rec...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
SNAP benefits are changing, and millions could be affected. Join FRAC on Nov 4 for a webinar on what’s ahead, who it impacts, and how communities can respond. Don’t miss this important conversation: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
FRAC is heartened by the Rhode Island federal court’s order released yesterday, which provides legal clarity that the Trump admin. has the authority and obligation to fully fund SNAP benefits.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
FRAC is heartened by the Rhode Island federal court’s order released yesterday, which provides legal clarity that the Trump admin. has the authority and obligation to fully fund SNAP benefits.
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Our children should have the nutrition they need to succeed. This is not a partisan issue. We urge USDA to make the right choice: Act immediately to ensure no child in this country has to go hungry. @FRACposts.bsky.social aftvoices.org/usda-is-choo...
USDA Is Choosing to Take Food Away from Children
By Randi Weingarten and Crystal FitzSimons
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Our children should have the nutrition they need to succeed. This is not a partisan issue. We urge USDA to make the right choice: Act immediately to ensure no child in this country has to go hungry. @FRACposts.bsky.social aftvoices.org/usda-is-choo...
NEW: More than 27 million children can access school meals at no charge through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
FRAC and @centeronbudget.bsky.social new state-by-state fact sheets show CEP’s reach in every congressional district.
See where your district stands: frac.org/research/res...
FRAC and @centeronbudget.bsky.social new state-by-state fact sheets show CEP’s reach in every congressional district.
See where your district stands: frac.org/research/res...
State CEP Fact Sheets by Congressional District, 2025 - Food Research & Action Center
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a win for students, families, and schools. CEP gives all students access to the nutritious school breakfasts and lunches they need to be well-nourished an...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW: More than 27 million children can access school meals at no charge through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
FRAC and @centeronbudget.bsky.social new state-by-state fact sheets show CEP’s reach in every congressional district.
See where your district stands: frac.org/research/res...
FRAC and @centeronbudget.bsky.social new state-by-state fact sheets show CEP’s reach in every congressional district.
See where your district stands: frac.org/research/res...
President Trump’s reported commitment to provide November SNAP benefits must be backed by swift action. USDA has the authority and precedent to ensure families aren’t left hungry. FRAC calls on the administration to act now: frac.org/news/novembe...
Food Research & Action Center Calls on President Trump to Follow Through on His Commitment to Provide November SNAP Benefits - Food Research & Action Center
Media Contact: Jordan Baker jbaker@frac.org 202-640-1118 Statement attributable to Crystal FitzSimon...
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October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
President Trump’s reported commitment to provide November SNAP benefits must be backed by swift action. USDA has the authority and precedent to ensure families aren’t left hungry. FRAC calls on the administration to act now: frac.org/news/novembe...
Time’s running out. USDA must act now to fund SNAP before hunger becomes the real national nightmare.
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Time’s running out. USDA must act now to fund SNAP before hunger becomes the real national nightmare.
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With the government shut down, funding for SNAP and WIC are under threat. Join us for a webinar this Thursday to hear what's at stake and how advocates can stay engaged. Hear from speakers from CSPI, @natwicassoc.bsky.social & @fracposts.bsky.social.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
With the government shut down, funding for SNAP and WIC are under threat. Join us for a webinar this Thursday to hear what's at stake and how advocates can stay engaged. Hear from speakers from CSPI, @natwicassoc.bsky.social & @fracposts.bsky.social.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Join our starter pack to follow leading National advocates like @fracposts.bsky.social for the latest on hunger, education, health and other issues: go.bsky.app/GCSSGji
USDA can act today to make sure millions of families receive their SNAP benefits on time. Delaying action means children, parents, veterans, people with disabilities, and older adults go without food. There is no reason for families to wait.
October 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Join our starter pack to follow leading National advocates like @fracposts.bsky.social for the latest on hunger, education, health and other issues: go.bsky.app/GCSSGji
This Halloween, the scariest thing isn’t ghosts — it’s an empty fridge.
USDA must act to fund SNAP.
USDA must act to fund SNAP.
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This Halloween, the scariest thing isn’t ghosts — it’s an empty fridge.
USDA must act to fund SNAP.
USDA must act to fund SNAP.
USDA can act today to make sure millions of families receive their SNAP benefits on time. Delaying action means children, parents, veterans, people with disabilities, and older adults go without food. There is no reason for families to wait.
October 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
USDA can act today to make sure millions of families receive their SNAP benefits on time. Delaying action means children, parents, veterans, people with disabilities, and older adults go without food. There is no reason for families to wait.
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ask your Representatives who sit on the House Agriculture Committee to write to USDA Sec Rollins now @resultsorg.bsky.social @fracposts.bsky.social
The Administration is legally required to use contingency reserves to fund November benefits for the 1 in 8 Americans who need #SNAP to afford groceries, despite USDA Sec. Rollins’ claim that the Administration is unable to do so. My statement: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...
Trump Administration Is Legally Required to Provide SNAP in Shutdown, Contrary to Its Claims
Secretary Rollins’ claim that the Trump Administration is unable to deliver November SNAP benefits during a shutdown is unequivocally false. The Administration is legally required to use contingency r...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ask your Representatives who sit on the House Agriculture Committee to write to USDA Sec Rollins now @resultsorg.bsky.social @fracposts.bsky.social
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"Historically, both Republican and Democratic administrations found ways to sustain SNAP during budget crises and shutdowns in 2013, 2018-2019, and the almost shutdown in 2023, by using contingency funds, carryover appropriations, and short-term adjustments. The authority remains intact."
The tools to protect SNAP during this shutdown already exist — USDA has used them before. What’s missing now is the political will to prevent hunger. FRAC’s Gina Plata-Niño explains: frac.org/blog/politic...
Political Will and Administrative Priorities - Food Research & Action Center
Published October 17, 2025 Allowing hunger to deepen during a shutdown is not an inevitability; it is a policy choice. The Trump administration has demonstrated urgency in funding other priorities, b...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
"Historically, both Republican and Democratic administrations found ways to sustain SNAP during budget crises and shutdowns in 2013, 2018-2019, and the almost shutdown in 2023, by using contingency funds, carryover appropriations, and short-term adjustments. The authority remains intact."