When Benefits Stop, the Ripple Doesn’t: How Thompson Stands in the Gap
When government shutdowns interrupt essential supports like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), the conversation often stops at food insecurity: empty grocery carts, missed meals, bare pantries. But the reality runs much deeper than what’s on the dinner table. SNAP isn’t just about food. It’s about stability. When families lose access to food assistance, it’s not […]