SNAP time limits were already harmful. Expanding them means even more people can lose access to food assistance despite continued need. We are collecting stories to document the damage these policies cause. Share yours: https://t.co/qJ06i9Ffgt
South Carolina’s voter registration deadline is May 8.
If you are not registered, you cannot vote. It’s that simple. Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Register today and make a plan to vote.
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Republicans claimed H.R. 1's deep SNAP cuts would "incentivize a more efficient & effective program," by which they apparently meant "forcing low-income families to go months without food assistance because they can't get through on overloaded phone lines or get help in person."
Families are losing SNAP because administrative barriers are growing, not because hunger is disappearing. FRAC’s blog breaks down how H.R. 1 is making it harder for eligible households to get help. https://t.co/FNF2Amqyzu
*Please read all of the information carefully.*
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits. *This is meant to protect the funds on your EBT card, not to lock you out of your account.*
Click the link for additional details: https://t.co/cCcxKFHQQS
One mango. So many ways. 🥭From smoothies and parfaits to salsa and sweet treats, mango makes it easy (and delicious) to add a little extra fruit to your day. Get more ideas: https://t.co/EkBCZrN5BE #haveaplant#mango
Security is not a single line item in the federal budget. It is the product of a society’s overall resilience: its health, its economic stability, and its capacity to withstand shocks. https://t.co/by4P9wuh9o via @foodtank
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is implementing enhanced fraud-prevention measures to further safeguard Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and protect their benefits. Click the link for additional details: https://t.co/KwRQiUybVP
What happens when food assistance runs out but the need doesn’t?
That’s the reality SNAP time limits create for many people.
If you’re affected, we want to hear your story: https://t.co/qJ06i9Ffgt
We're documenting stories from families on summer food needs - county by county, family by family, in your own words. Participation is free, anonymous, and fully on your terms. You decide what's shared, what's photographed, and what goes public. https://t.co/bxVwUPXtFT
Thank you to @UofSC's medical students, @FoodShareSC and SC Thrive for giving families at Annie Burnside Elementary School a presentation about healthy food options available across the state last night. 🍎🥕
#RisingTogether
New analysis shows a 3.3 million drop in SNAP participation driven by deliberate policy choices that increase barriers and reduce access.
Read more: https://t.co/sBd9TSUlcN
For many families, spring break doesn’t mean a break. It means higher grocery bills, more stress, and tough choices.
School meals and SNAP help. But when schools close, the gap grows.
Here’s how we can fix it: https://t.co/YcxIq9x71o
National food security data helps the country see when hunger is rising, who is most affected, and whether policies are working.
That’s why protecting tools like the Food Security Supplement is critical.
Read FRAC’s latest blog: https://t.co/c0AlJ4Zfhf
Families should not have to choose between rent and groceries. #WhyILoveSNAP is that it helps families stay fed while managing work, caregiving, and rising costs.
Tell Congress to support families and repeal SNAP cuts: https://t.co/5PjFcEiryT
Due to continuing inclement weather and dangerous road conditions, FoodShare in Columbia will be closed on Feb. 2. We will reopen at 9:00am on Tuesday. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
Our very own Ashley Page Bookhart has been selected to join other Midlands leaders as part of the @rileyinstitue’s Riley Fellows DLI Program. This program prepares participants to leverage the unique skills and insights of employees for meaningful progress in their organizations.
Today we say goodbye to our Network Outreach Coordinator, Adrian Gonzalez. Adrian joined the team in 2023 and he leaves behind a well-developed expansion structure that will continue to serve FoodShare and our various and diverse communities. We wish him the very best!