Summary
Actor Jeff Bridges criticized lawmakers for using the issue of food assistance, specifically SNAP benefits, as a political tool. Millions of people in the U.S. are expected to lose their food aid soon, leading to potential food insecurity for many families.
Key Facts
- Jeff Bridges is an actor who spoke about the issue of SNAP benefits.
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps low-income families buy food.
- Bridges appeared on CNN to discuss his views.
- He described the use of food aid for political purposes as inappropriate.
- Millions of Americans may lose SNAP benefits soon.
- Bridges and Billy Shore, founder of Share Our Strength, have been advocating for addressing childhood hunger.
- They have spoken with governors and mayors from various political affiliations who agree on the importance of feeding children.
