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Oct 30, 2025 Dr. Lindsay Allen, a health economist at Northwestern University, joins to unpack the looming SNAP funding crisis. She discusses how federal plans may leave many without food assistance starting November 1. Allen highlights the unprecedented scale of potential impacts, from empty EBT cards to local economies feeling the strain. The conversation dives into political decisions shaping this scenario and outlines what states and communities can do to help. The urgency is clear—healthcare costs and hunger are intertwined, and immediate action is needed.
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SNAP Funding Halt Is A Political Choice
- The Trump administration decided SNAP funding isn't a priority and paused November distributions.
- That choice will leave many SNAP users with empty EBT cards and immediate hunger risks.
The Pause Would Be Massive In Scale
- A SNAP funding pause would be unprecedented in scale and affect billions of dollars.
- SNAP covers about $8 billion monthly, so a pause will create immediate large shortfalls.
Handing Out Food On Halloween
- Mary and Lindsay share a personal Halloween plan to hand out shelf-stable food with candy.
- Lindsay already bought Easy Mac to include alongside ring pops for trick-or-treaters.