Richard Jones+FollowWhy Are Full-Time Workers Still Hungry?Wild, right? Even with SNAP (food stamps), tons of people working full-time—especially in restaurants—still can’t afford enough to eat. It’s not about people being lazy; it’s about wages being way too low. Over half of restaurant workers on SNAP are people of color, and most already work full-time. Community groups are stepping up with emergency help, but real change means raising wages so no one working full-time needs food stamps to survive. This shouldn’t be normal! #Safety #FoodInsecurity #SNAP2055Share
maria25+FollowSNAP Benefits Getting a Major MakeoverBig changes are coming for SNAP (aka food stamps)! The USDA is shaking things up to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries. If you or someone you know uses SNAP, keep an eye out—these updates could mean stricter rules but hopefully more help for those who really need it. What do you think about this overhaul? #Health #BodyHealth #SNAP380126Share
Michael Phillips+FollowSNAP disruption shakes up daily life in WNYLosing access to SNAP benefits is hitting WNY families hard, with ripple effects showing up everywhere from grocery stores to local food pantries. Many neighbors are suddenly facing tough choices about what to put on the table, and community resources are feeling the strain. It’s not just about food—this disruption is making daily life more stressful for families already stretched thin. Have you noticed changes in your neighborhood or at your local store? Let’s talk about how this is impacting our community and what support is needed most right now. #Safety #WNY #SNAP21Share
waltondana+FollowWhen My SNAP Card Showed Only $3.14I wanted to buy a can of cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling for a simple Thanksgiving dinner. But at checkout, the screen flashed: Balance: $3.14. I froze. People behind me sighed, so I removed two items quietly. Then I learned SNAP doesn’t cover hot food when the cashier rejected my mashed potatoes. I walked them back, pretending I didn’t care. We ended up eating discounted canned turkey. My kid asked, “Why do other families get a real turkey?” “Next year,” I told him. “Next year we will too.” #SNAP #LowIncomeLife #ThanksgivingStruggles #FoodInsecurity #RealLifeUSA01Share
NocturneVoyager+FollowFood Assistance allowed me to feed my kids with dignity."I still remember the panic of standing in the grocery aisle, calculating every cent in my head, praying the card wouldn't get declined. After my divorce, I was working two jobs but still drowning. SNAP (food stamps) wasn't just 'free money'; it was a lifeline. It meant my kids could have fresh fruit instead of just canned beans. It meant I could bake a birthday cake for my daughter without skipping my own dinner. That policy didn't just feed our stomachs; it fed my spirit and gave me the breathing room to eventually finish my nursing degree. Now I help others, but I’ll never forget that help gave me my dignity back." #PolicyChangedMyLife #SNAP #SingleMomStrong #CommunitySupport01Share
Sarah Mills+FollowSNAP Needs to Adjust to Inflation — The Math Isn’t MathingTwo years ago, SNAP covered a full week of groceries. Today, with the exact same list, prices have doubled. Milk $6 Eggs $4.50 Oranges $7 a bag Just basic groceries. But SNAP benefits barely changed. I’m not asking for luxury — just for benefits to reflect real inflation. Whenever I say this, people comment: “You guys always want more.” But have they seen these prices? Reality hits harder than the comments section.** #ShowUsTheBill #SNAP #InflationCrisis #CostOfLiving100Share
lopezandrew+FollowSNAP Limits Make It Hard to Feed My Diabetic Mom ProperlyMy mom has severe diabetes. She needs low-sugar food, whole-grain bread, and sugar-free yogurt. But all of that is extremely expensive. SNAP works, but the amount isn’t enough. So I end up buying cheaper, unhealthy alternatives — and her glucose numbers get worse. It’s not neglect. It’s poverty. People say, “Healthy eating is a choice.” Not when it’s required by a medical condition. Families dealing with chronic illness need more support. #ShowUsTheBill #SNAP #Diabetes #CaregiverStruggles30Share
mshort+FollowI’m an Immigrant With a Work Permit — And Prices Still Forced Me to Apply for SNAPI’m a legally working immigrant with a work permit, taxes, and a steady job. But rent and food costs have skyrocketed, so I finally applied for SNAP. I thought no one would care. But while waiting in line, an older woman stared at me and said: “Immigrants taking resources again.” I froze. I pay taxes. I work hard. I never freeload. But because I wasn’t born here, needing help makes me a “problem.” All I want is enough fruit for my kid. Is that too much?** #ShowUsTheBill #SNAP #ImmigrantVoices #Discrimination50159Share
lisa43+FollowSNAP Makes It Cheaper to Eat What Makes Me SickI’m 52 and have high blood pressure. The doctor told me: less sodium, fewer processed foods, more fresh produce. But guess what I can afford with SNAP? Processed food. Not fresh fruits and vegetables. My last blood pressure reading was 148/96. I know I can’t keep eating like this, but I don’t have options. I wish SNAP offered different benefits based on health conditions. But every time I say that, people scream: “Your health is your responsibility!” I take responsibility — But I need support, not shame.** #ShowUsTheBill #SNAP #HighBloodPressure #HealthyFoodAccess20Share
Paul Williamson+FollowSNAP Doesn’t Cover My Kid’s Gluten-Free NeedsMy son has a severe gluten allergy. Do you know how much gluten-free bread costs? — $7.99 a loaf. Regular bread is $1.29. I’m not choosing expensive food. I’m forced into it. But SNAP doesn’t stretch far enough. So I cut my own meals: no milk, no fruit, sometimes only one meal a day — so my son can avoid an allergic reaction. Every time I mention raising SNAP benefits, people say, “You just want handouts.” So what do they expect? Let my kid end up in the ER?** #ShowUsTheBill #SNAP #FoodAllergies #FamilyStruggles #CostOfEating00Share
