This week, I’m bringing raw emotion and urgent concern to the mic. With the government shutdown threatening to halt SNAP benefits, millions of Americans could face empty plates this November—right before Thanksgiving. What once symbolized gratitude and gathering is now shadowed by fear: how will families afford a holiday meal? I unpack the facts, the human stories, and my anger at how we got here. From rising food prices to policy failures, we’ll explore what this means for children, struggling parents, and communities nationwide—and what we can do to push for real change.

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