More likely than not, someone in your community – whether friend, family or neighbor – uses SNAP benefits. As millions of people could lose access to food assistance programs during the government shutdown, many Americans are trying – in however small a way – to fill in the gaps for people at risk of being left behind.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is supporting $7.5 million in food distribution programs across 29 YMCA facilities in LA County as part of its "Feed LA" initiative.

The SNAP program has been a major piece of the U.S. social safety network since it launched as the food stamp program in 1964.

In addition to meals served at school, the district is organizing a Food and Hygiene Drive to support families at home. Collection week runs Nov. 10–14, with donation boxes at every Berea City School District building. All items will be gathered and sorted at Berea-Midpark Middle School before being distributed to families later in the month.

On Monday, the Trump administration told a federal judge that partial payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would be distributed. However, the following day, President Trump wrote on social media that the funds would not be released until the government shutdown ends.

At a press conference carried by Forbes Breaking News, Rollins said SNAP has become “so bloated, so broken, so dysfunctional, so corrupt” under the last administration that the scale of problems is “astonishing” when you dig in. She framed the moment as a national wake-up call and promised aggressive reform, from eligibility to enforcement.

A food drive that started with a call to action on a Palm Springs Facebook group is paying real-world benefits.

Local governments in the Portland area are pledging new funds and support for families in need as access to federal food assistance remains in limbo.

Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.