Trump's Terms As benefits expire, one expert says Trump not funding SNAP is 'extraordinary'
Nov 3, 2025
Cindy Long, former USDA administrator for nutrition programs, shares her insights on the staggering recent cutoff of SNAP benefits. She discusses the dire consequences for millions facing hunger, particularly vulnerable families and children. Long highlights the economic challenges SNAP recipients face and dispels misconceptions about their work status. Additionally, she emphasizes the urgent need for community support and local food banks in response to increased demand, calling the funding decisions 'extraordinary' in their implications.
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Single Mom Cuts Meals To Feed Kids
- Brandy Monovic, a single mom in Colorado, cut from three meals a day to one when SNAP stopped.
- Her children’s health and behavior worsened, including more migraines and agitation.
Disabled Senior Worries About Survival
- Susan, a Buffalo resident on disability, fears poor nutrition will worsen chronic conditions and kill her.
- She organizes social-media contributions but notes community resources are limited.
SNAP Cutoff Is Historically Unusual
- Cindy Long says this cutoff is unprecedented in SNAP history and shocking to experts.
- Research shows SNAP directly prevents food insecurity for the households that rely on it.