Cash Aid Saves Families During Government Shutdown
Update: 2025-12-24
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In response to a government shutdown that froze SNAP food benefits for nearly a quarter of a million households, nonprofits GiveDirectly and Propel stepped in with a swift cash aid program. They sent $50 to 246,000 families, totaling $12 million from 5,000 individual donors. Using Propels app, they targeted families with children on maximum SNAP benefits who didnt receive their usual payments. Most recipients chose virtual prepaid cards for instant use, buying groceries right away. The aid helped families like Jade Grant, a nursing assistant in Florida, cover a custom cake for her six-year-olds birthday, and Dianna Tompkins, a gig worker in Indiana, buy milk and bread after her benefits vanished. The quick gifts provided real relief, highlighting the power of small sums in bridging gaps when systems fail.
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