Trump, SNAP and Halloween
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About 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help pay for food every month. The payments help low-income individuals and families buy food at their local grocery stores with an EBT card that can be used on qualifying items.
Jimmy Kimmel called out President Trump for throwing a "tone-deaf Halloween party" as millions of Americans risked losing access to food assistance.
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Ramen instead of Reese's? Looming SNAP cuts change what's on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
Erika Dutka, who depends on SNAP to feed herself and her three children in Archbald, Pennsylvania, went to a “trunk or treat” Sunday with people giving out candy from the trunks of cars. She said she was relieved to get packs of ramen, oatmeal, juice, pretzels and fruit snacks in addition to sweet treats.
A Hampden resident is working to help her neighbors in need by handing out food alongside candy this Halloween.
The government will continue for a couple more days at least as the Senate adjourned Thursday night. They will not meet again until Monday.
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Jimmy Kimmel Calls Mar-a-Lago Halloween Party the ‘Trumpiest Trump Move of All Time’ | Video
Jimmy Kimmel called out President Trump Monday night for attending an extravagant Halloween party amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Even after the shutdown ends, the damage inflicted on Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will remain.