SNAP Benefits, Politics & Practical Tips to Endure!

Ways to receive help for SNAP/EBT recipients:Nationwide Helpful WebsitesCounty.gov websites for Resources: SB County Community Food Resource Document: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/tad/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2022/10/Community-Food-Resources.pdfFoodFinder.US : Online Databasehttps://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank 211: Call here to speak to someone live or go to the website to access: Telephone Access HelpSocial Media: Grocery Buddy Initiative: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/01/nx-s1-5591497/snap-benefits-shutdown-grocery-buddy-helpASK and SEARCH for ways to make your food stretch: Family/FriendsDelivery Service InitiativesGoPuff: https://www.gopuff.com/newsroom/community-impact/gopuff-donating-up-to-10-million-in-free-groceries-to-snap-recipients-as-families-nationwide-prepare-for-potential-lapse-in-benefits DoorDash, and similar initiatives: check ALL YOUR fav retailers IG pages & websites for pinned postsLocal Farmer Market InitiativesLos Angeles County FREE FOOD at Farmers Market: https://www.instagram.com/togetherwethrivefoodbank/ - In Person Food PickupNonProfit Initiatives:Example: Knauss Family Foundation: jeffknauss.com/snap (giving away $150 gift cards for use at a local grocery store Wegmans store)Ways to GIVE help:Social Media: Each one feed one: 1st Degree Help - Post on Facebook or IG Friends/Family (somewhere where you KNOW the peopleGrocery Buddy Program: 2nd Degree Help - Local Community: Time/ResourcesDownload my sheet, print copies, and hang them up in local communitiesDonate time, money, food to local churches and food banks: reference resource documentDonate to Distribute: Money/ResourcesLos Angeles County FREE FOOD at Farmers Market: https://www.instagram.com/togetherwethrivefoodbank/ - In Person Food DropoffGoPuff, DoorDash, and similar initiativesJust send cashResource: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCAkW3V3gbsGx0TLibV7y3poXJKphPjfEa-K99jYsg4/edit?tab=t.0