The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, providing monthly benefits that help more than 40 million Americans buy groceries and keep food on the table.

Now, that safety net is being sharply reduced, with participants only receiving half of their usual benefits. For households already living paycheck to paycheck, that massive cut means fewer meals, harder choices, and rising food insecurity nationwide.

These cuts will hit hardest in the same communities that already experience high food insecurity: rural areas, low-wage workers, single parents, and older adults on fixed incomes.

Officials also warned that using this contingency fund will deplete the program’s financial cushion, leaving no money for new SNAP applicants, disaster assistance, or protection against a total shutdown of benefits if the crisis continues.

A coordinated and immediate response

Meeting this challenge requires a response that is just as broad and urgent. That’s why GlobalGiving has launched the SNAP Emergency Relief Fund, a rapid-response initiative designed to help community organizations bridge this gap and ensure no family goes hungry.

s federal assistance remains uncertain, GlobalGiving and its partners are stepping up through this fund to support families and communities facing immediate food insecurity. We’re already in close touch with our local partners across the country assessing need, expanding food access, and reaching the households most impacted.

Gaps can’t be filled in isolation

Food banks, mutual aid groups, and local nonprofits are preparing for a surge in need as families turn to community resources to fill the gap. These nonprofits are stepping up right now to keep their neighbors and communities fed:
Below are a few of the nonprofits working to respond to the SNAP cuts and rising food insecurity—and how you can support them. (The GlobalGiving team is in touch with many of these partners as they assess needs and prepare to act.)

• Eastmont Community Center is preparing and distributing 1,000 hot meals for residents who don’t have access to kitchens or reliable food sources. The project offers immediate relief for households struggling to make ends meet, especially those relying on programs like CalFresh. In the long term, Eastmont aims to create a community-led food enterprise that provides both meals and meaningful jobs—helping build lasting food security and resilience in East Los Angeles.
• New York Common Pantry will support the emergency food needs of families in New York City by providing food resources via Choice Pantry, Mobile Pantry and Hot Meals as well as case management and nutrition education. Just $1.05 provides one Choice Pantry meal to support those at risk.
• Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland works with local food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools to make sure children, families, and older adults have access to nutritious food. Their programs help ease the daily trade-offs so many neighbors face—between groceries, medicine, and other essentials—and ensure more families can share a meal together.
• Roots Community Health Center helps Oakland residents facing poverty and systemic barriers get the care and support they need. From medical and mental health care to housing and job programs, Roots meets people where they are and works to strengthen the whole community. As food prices rise and SNAP benefits shrink, they’re stepping up to make sure families have access to both nourishment and stability.
• Rescuing Leftover Cuisine connects surplus food from restaurants and businesses with people who need it most. Through a network of volunteers known as Lead Rescuers, the organization picks up unsold meals and delivers them directly to local nonprofits and shelters. So far, they’ve saved more than 12 million pounds of food—turning what would have been waste into nourishment for communities across the country.

How you can help these organizations:

• Donate funds through the SNAP Emergency Relief Fund.
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• Volunteer your time for meal distribution or other programs.
• Share their work and resource maps with your networks.

Other Ways to Help or Find Assistance Locally

Many people may not know about local food pantries, school meal programs, or remaining state benefits they can still access. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing hunger, these national resources can help you locate support in your area:

• Feeding America’s Food Bank Locator
• 211.org: free, confidential service connecting people to local food, housing, and financial resources.
• USDA National Hunger Hotline: call or text 1-866-3-HUNGRY for local assistance programs.

SNAP Emergency Relief Fund, you help strengthen the local food banks and meal programs stepping up right now to ensure people don’t go hungry.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for doing what you can during these ever challenging times. We appreciate you deeply.