Summary
Social media users are sharing videos of people donating food in response to concerns that SNAP benefits might stop soon due to a government shutdown. SNAP helps millions of low-income Americans buy groceries. President Trump said he is working to fix the issue, but the solution is not yet clear.
Key Facts
- SNAP, the food assistance program, costs about $8 billion a month.
- It supports around 42 million low- and no-income Americans.
- There's a risk that SNAP benefits might not be available starting November 1 if the government shutdown continues.
- President Trump said efforts are underway to ensure the continuation of SNAP benefits.
- A notice from the USDA stated that no benefits would be issued on November 1, if funding expires.
- Social media platforms, like TikTok, are seeing increased activity with people posting videos about food donations.
- These videos have gone viral, with some creators gaining a large following due to their donation content.
