As of November 1, almost 42 million people in the United States—one in eight Americans—will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It is the first time that America’s largest anti-hunger program—established in 1964—has been so severely disrupted, halted for the first time in history. The United States is now facing an unprecedented public health crisis of food insecurity and hunger.

SNAP is funded by the federal government via the Farm Bill, with each state responsible for distributing benefits to eligible residents. To qualify, a household’s gross monthly income must sit at or below 130% of the poverty line. According to the most up-to-date USDA data , 30% of recipients are children, 20% are elderly, and 10% are individuals with disabilities. SNAP spendin

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