On November 1st, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries, best known as SNAP Benefits, a former right to 42 million Americans, were taken away because of the current government shutdown. The shutdown of SNAP happened the day after Trump held his “Gatsby” themed party. The government shutdown happened on October 1st, 2025 because of partisan disagreements over federal spending levels and health insurance subsidies. The shutdown is already the longest government shutdown, with almost 40 days, followed by another one of Trump’s shutdowns of 35 days in 2018-19. Trump’s administration is still in the process of reaching a resolution.
On November 6, 2025, a federal judge, McConnell, mandated the administration to cover federal food assistance by November 7th fully. The Federal judge said this when Trump’s administration decided to partially fund SNAP benefits by using funds from the Department of Agriculture. The administration has now decided to pay 65% of SNAP with 4.6 billion dollars, although it will take many weeks to deliver partial payments.
SNAP Benefits feed over 40 million Americans, including kids, people with disabilities, and veterans. These benefits are needed daily for millions of Americans. Many Children and parents will not be able to eat full meals or pay bills fully during the month of Thanksgiving due to SNAP benefits, a right being taken away.
In Denver, Colorado, there are many food banks, including Cafe 180, Community Ministry Food Pantry & More, Food Bank of the Rockies, Free Food.org, Jewish Family Services, Life Center Food Bank, Open Arms Food Bank, St. Mary’s Food Pantry, and numerous local churches that also operate food banks. If you are able to support other families, check out feedingcolorado.org to help those struggling right now.
After all of the tragic SNAP cuts, Littleton High School has free breakfast and lunch that is available for all students because of the new LL and MM propositions that have been passed.
Littleton High School is currently holding a food drive in the counselors’ offices. It is being supported by Key Club, Sources of Strength, and NHS. Anyone is able to pick up free food and get snacks from the front desk.
