SNAP Is Under Attack – But We’re Fighting Back

Congress is proposing deep cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – a lifeline that helps 42 million Americans put nutritious food on the table. Their latest budget proposal could shift costs to states that simply can’t afford them.  

These attacks on SNAP’s funding are fueled by harmful myths. Let’s set the record straight: 

Myth: SNAP makes people lazy.

Fact: It’s hunger, not SNAP, that reduces productivity, harms health, and makes it harder to work.

Myth: SNAP recipients don’t work.

Fact: Most do. Able-bodied adults are already required to meet work requirements to qualify for benefits.

Myth: SNAP is wasted on junk food.

Fact: SNAP recipients actually tend to eat healthier than low-income households who don’t receive benefits.

Myth: SNAP is a drain on government resources.

Fact: Every $1 invested in SNAP generates more than $1.50 in economic activity.

Myth: SNAP spending is out of control.

Fact: Participation naturally rises during economic downturns and declines when the economy improves.

Here are the facts: 14 million children are going hungry nationwide, and families are spending more on groceries than they have in 30 years.  

Cutting SNAP now means kids will lose support when they need it most.  

We can’t let Congress make this devastating mistake.