BREAKING: Alabama Democrat Rep. Terri Sewell is sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump‘s refusal to fund SNAP benefits, warning that it could “starve hungry families.” In a fiery statement on X, she demanded, “Mr. President, follow the law, do your job, and release the SNAP funds!!!”
This urgent situation follows Trump’s claims that SNAP benefits will only be distributed when the “Radical Left Democrats open up government.” Sewell condemned his actions, stating, “The fact that he would defy court orders to starve hungry families is sickening.”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is under pressure to meet a September 27, 2023 deadline for providing partial food stamp payments. However, officials have indicated that bureaucratic processes may delay these payments indefinitely, leaving millions vulnerable.
In response to this crisis, Sewell announced she will allocate $2 million from Alabama’s emergency funds to eight food banks across all 67 counties in the state. “There are real Alabama families who rely on SNAP to put food on their tables, including more than 300,000 children and over 102,000 seniors,” she emphasized.
The food banks receiving support include notable organizations such as the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and Feeding the Gulf Coast. This funding aims to alleviate the immediate hunger crisis affecting Alabama families as the federal government grapples with funding issues.
With the looming threat of a government shutdown and its implications for SNAP funding, this situation is developing rapidly. Sewell’s call to action underscores the urgent need for leadership and accountability at the federal level to ensure that vulnerable populations do not go hungry.
As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on the USDA and the White House’s next moves. The stakes are high, and families across Alabama are counting on swift action to secure their food assistance. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
