Right There With You What the SNAP: Food Security, Policy Violence, and White Christian Nationalism
In this punchy, needed conversation, Cass and Ciarra name what’s happening to families when SNAP benefits are paused or cut: systemic policy violence. We reframe how we talk about “violence” in the context of food access, connect the dots between shutdown economics and hungry kids, and call out the gap between faith-in-words and care-in-action. We also offer practical ways to show up right now—mutual aid, local giving, and community care—while challenging the narratives that blame the most vulnerable. If you care about food security, social justice, and policy reform, this episode is your fire starter and field guide. ✊🏽
Resources & Actions
- Mutual Aid: Support a local mutual aid fridge, pantry, or school weekend-meal program.
- Food Banks: Donate time or funds to your nearest food bank.
- Policy: Call state reps to support SNAP extensions and emergency allotments.
- Community Check-In: Host a potluck or send a private “Do you need groceries this week?” message to your circle.
- Consider Donating to:
Fort Worth: Funkytown Fridge at Westside Presbyterian Church: https://www.westsidepc.org/.
Oakland: Oak Life Churcy: https://www.oaklifechurch.com/🌿 Find Cass & Ciarra Online
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