Overview
- Perry’s contribution will support Atlanta Community Food Bank, Baby2Baby, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy and Goodr.
- The USDA previously warned that about 42 million people could lose November SNAP benefits because shutdown funding may not cover the month.
- A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to provide full November SNAP benefits by Friday, rejecting a partial funding plan.
- The government has filed an appeal of the ruling, leaving the timing of benefit delivery uncertain even if additional funds are secured.
- Other public figures are mobilizing relief efforts, including a Jimmy Kimmel-led food donation center in Los Angeles, with Wanda Sykes drawing attention to families at risk.