On this week’s episode, we look at how the Gulf States are responding to the halting of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown.
All three states have stepped up in various ways to help fill the gap: from city and state governments directing funds to food banks, to Louisiana and Alabama starting temporary programs to send aid directly to some SNAP and TANF recipients.
This episode is hosted by Drew Hawkins. The podcast is produced by Stephan Bisaha, Kat Stromquist, Elise Gregg, Orlando Flores Jr. and Ryan Vasquez. Nellie Beckett is our community engagement producer. Joseph King is our social producer. Our theme music is by DJ Supreme.
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