EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 15 MIN
#90: The Federal Government Shutdown Could Derail SNAP
from Hourglass: United Way of King County · host Joe Burris, Director of Storytelling and Public Relations, United Way of King County
Send us Fan MailThis episode features a conversation about the possible loss of SNAP benefits to millions nationwide. United Way of King County has championed the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides families nationwide with the means to keep food on the table. However, due to the current federal government shutdown, funding to SNAP hasn’t been replenished, and the program could soon run out of money. We sat down with United Way’s Director for Ending Hunger, Sara Seelmeyer, to discuss what this could mean for the nearly one million SNAP recipients in Washington state and how United Way and our partners are responding to help those already struggling to feed their families.We will also discuss our Free Tax Preparation Campaign and an upcoming volunteer opportunity.Thanks for tuning in.
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Send us Fan Mail This episode features a conversation about the possible loss of SNAP benefits to millions nationwide. United Way of King County has championed the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which provides families nationwide with the means to keep food on the table. However, due to the current federal government shutdown, funding to SNAP hasn’t been replenished, and the program could soon run out of money. We sat down with United Way’s Director fo...
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