Gratitude and Giving Back This November

As November begins, we kick off National Gratitude Month and an opportunity to reflect on what we are thankful for. But for many in our region, this month also brings uncertainty. With federal funding for many resources in limbo amid the government shutdown, many people face delays in food assistance from programs like SNAP. Recipients will not have access to their November benefits until funding is restored.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people from low-income households buy groceries by providing monthly benefits on an electronic card for use at most stores. In 2024, an average of 888,000 Washington residents received SNAP benefits each month — that’s more than one in 10 people in our state. More than half of SNAP rec

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