Action Alert – Fund SNAP Benefits for November – Write to Your Congressman Now
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Urge members of Congress to authorize the use of SNAP contingency funds to continue benefits through November.
Why Does It Matter in Georgia?
The Georgia Dept. of Human Services has informed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they will not receive their November benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. SNAP recipients can use their cards through October 31st and are being urged to plan ahead and purchase items they need now.
SNAP plays a vital role in helping families put food on the table, especially for children. In Georgia, more than 950,000 children live in households that rely on SNAP each month. Without timely action to release available contingency funds, nearly $6 billion that could cover two-thirds of November benefits, families across the state could struggle to afford enough food for their families.
Learn more:
- SNAP helps to lower childhood food insecurity, supports early development, and improves school outcomes
- Shifting SNAP costs to states could force Georgia to reduce benefits or restrict access
- Cutting SNAP will increase hunger, healthcare costs, and strain on schools and social services
- Community food banks are already overwhelmed and will struggle to meet increased demand. Listen to the CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank on the challenges already being experienced by families in Georgia in our Kid Pro Quo podcast
- Explore the specific benefits Georgia’s moms and babies receive from SNAP on p.2 of this factsheet!
What to Say (Calling Works Best!)
Hi, I’m [Your Name] from [City}, Georgia. I’m calling to urge [Rep./Sen.’s Name] to authorize the use of SNAP contingency funds to ensure Georgia children and families can receive benefits in November. More than 950,000 children in Georgia rely on these benefits for daily nutrition and our food banks are already overwhelmed. This support helps families stay afloat, reduces childhood hunger, and boosts success in school. Thank you for supporting Georgia’s children and families.
Who to Contact
Be sure to reach out to both U.S. Senators and to your Congressperson. If you don’t know how represents you in the U.S. Congress, find out by clicking here.
Senators:
Senator Jon Ossoff (D), 202-224-3521, Email Sen. Ossoff
Senator Raphael Warnock (D), 202-224-3643, Email Sen. Warnock
House of Representatives:
Rep. Buddy Carter (R), 1st District, 202-225-5831, Email Rep. Carter
Rep. Sanford Bishop, Jr. (D), 2nd District, 202-225-3631, Email Rep. Bishop
Rep. Brian Jack, 3rd District, 202-225-5901, Email Rep. Jack
Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson, Jr. (D), 4th District, 202-225-1605, Email Rep. Johnson
Rep. Nikema Williams (D), 5th District, 202-225-3801, Email Rep. Williams
Rep. Lucy McBath (D), 6th District, 202-225-4501, Email Rep. McBath
Rep. Rich McCormick (R), 7th District, 202-225-4272, Email Rep. McCormick
Rep. Austin Scott (R), 8th District, 202-225-6531, Email Rep. Scott
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R), 9th District, 202-225-9893, Email Rep. Clyde
Rep. Mike Collins (R), 10th District, 202-225-4101, Email Rep. Collins
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R), 11th District, 202-225-2931, Email Rep. Loudermilk
Rep. Rick Allen (R), 12th District, 202-225-2823, Email Rep. Allen
Rep. David Scott (D), 13th District, 202-225-2939, Email Rep. Scott
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R), 14th District, 202-225-5211, Email Rep. Greene
