*** Update: Due to end of the government shutdown full benefits are to be distributed for 150,000 Nebraskans on SNAP.

***Update since recording: On October 28, 2025 Nebraska DHHS officially announced that SNAP benefits in Nebraska are on hold for November. That means all 150,000 Nebraska SNAP participants won’t receive their benefits as scheduled on Nov. 1. Nonprofits like food banks and pantries will not be able to make up for the loss in  SNAP benefits, as SNAP provides 9 meals for every 1 served by a food bank. 

Link to: FRAC Email Portal to Federal Representatives on repealing cuts.

Link to: Appleseed blog on H.R.1 reconciliation impacts on SNAP and child nutrition programs

Link to: Appleseed blog on Oct 20th/Nov 1st DHHS implementation of H.R.1: 

Link to HR1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Translated Flyer about Nebraska Food Banks

Guest: Eric Savaiano, is the Food and Nutrition Access program manager for Nebraska Appleseed’s Economic Justice Program.

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This episode edited by Rori Johnson.