Multiple U.S. Communities Host Food Drives Supporting SNAP-Dependent Families Amid Federal Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues in 2025, reduced SNAP benefits have left many families in San Antonio, Louisville, and other communities struggling to afford food. In response, local leaders and organizations are hosting food drives to support those impacted, including District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo in San Antonio and the Louisville Democratic Caucus partnering with Dare to Care. These drives aim to fill the nutritional gap while highlighting the urgent need for government action, with Congressman Morgan McGarvey blaming President Trump for delays in releasing emergency funds already allocated by Congress. Community efforts include convenient food drop-off locations at Chenoweth Square in Louisville and drive-thru giveaways in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Despite these efforts, the scale of need far exceeds available resources, underscoring calls for prioritizing working families' well-being amid ongoing political stalemates. The situation remains critical, with no clear end to the shutdown in sight and uncertainty about when SNAP benefits will be fully restored.