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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🚨If YOU rely on SNAP, please like this post, and if you could share YOUR story in the replies below.🙏 I'm SO reliant on SNAP as someone on Social Security Disability with a fixed income & have Medicare & Medicaid. We must speak out because we are NOT just a statistic we are FLESH & BLOOD! INHUMANE.

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Dungargee @dungargee.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Very heartbreaking to read through this. We need to make sure we take care of each other even when our politicians are bickering amongst themselves while many starve and die because of healthcare access

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(Lizzie)🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 @pip-kin.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I was a worker my entire life. But I became disabled in 2000. My insurance is UHC & am on Medicaid. I won't have heating assistance this winter. My food assistance is gone till further notice. My rent is 70% of my income. This administration may end me.

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doomandgloom 💙📚🚀🌈🌴🌞🏝🎶🌹🐈‍⬛🌹💐🦋 🌻🇺🇦🇵🇸🇳🇫🇨🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @doomandgloom1951.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I'm going to be living on hot dogs next month. I have an income of $1195, assuming I get my social security. I have been getting $270 a month in SNAP benefits. I spend $500 on rent, $50 on internet, $120 on transportation, and $250 on paying off debts. That leaves $275 for food, etc.

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Sparrow Zennik (They/Them) @sparrowzennik.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

If it were not for the care of those who love me most and state funding, I would have died on the streets years ago. Now I’m seeing that funding be threatened and it is a direct threat to my wellbeing. (Not presently on SNAP but other programs that support my existence apply) -Disabled w/ me/cfs

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grayfae.bsky.social @grayfae.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

i do not but my disabled partner does. she has multiple disabilities including lupus, 2 heart conditions, and vertiginous migraines. she’s tried various ways to earn money but it’s difficult when she can’t even plan a day ahead that she’ll be able to get out of bed, stand, walk, & do …. anything.

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Ferret Slave @ferretslave.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

please post blacked out letter informing you

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foglightmj.bsky.social @foglightmj.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

When elderly parents need to help their adult children or grandchildren, SNAP is a huge buffer. There are still many other expenses. Without SNAP, those "helping" dollars must now include more food and thus fewer of the other needs can be met. Coats, shoes, repairs--all those needs still arise.

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mrxexon @mrxexon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Same boat as you. I think there is a method at work here. Hunger would create the kind of social disorder they need to enact martial law... Fascists and "the state" have no use for the elderly and disabled. They want people who can produce. This is becoming a war on the elderly and disabled.

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Sara Jane La Liberté @sarajanemaki.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Same w me. On SSDI, Medicare, medicaid(Masshealth in Massachusetts, which is better than many), snap, fuel assistance. And, due to my multiple disabling conditions, my diet is very restricted. So many things I can't eat, & food banks don't have much of what i can. I NEED snap to get the food I NEED.

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John Burden @shapelessspirit.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I called DHS and they are saying on the recording that SNAP will not be available at the first of the month already.

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Colls @massyankee.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I'm in the same exact situation as you are in; SSDI with EBT benefits. I'm not sure what I'll do without a food benefit.

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Bymyown Pawz @bymyownpawz.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Im disabled. My stomach shuts down. I have snap. It's not much, but I'm poor so even $100 to food is helpful. Dr's are encouraging me to eat more when my stomach works, but with the cost of everything going up, snaps being withheld, Im not encouraged. I can't afford to exist under tyranny.

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Liz N @thizizlizreally.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My son buys, cooks and cleans up the bulk of the food for the 3 of us - hubby, me and son. Because I taught him long ago, he knows how to make a meal from bits of things, how to buy in bulk and stretch food. About 16 years ago, he became disabled so uses SNAP. Without his skills, we'd starve.

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Lisa @mamabear64.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I am on SSDI & SNAP. Because of housing costs I have exactly 100$ for food - with the lack of SNAP my budget will be 80$ To survive I've been getting about 800 calories a day. Now it will need to be 600 calories or less. I am already malnourished so this is untenable

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Mama Wolf @rozenkraai.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I receive SNAP. And I am grateful for it. I actually have food in my house. Before I received SNAP, I got by on ramen and cheese sandwiches. I am retired from healthcare and have long Covid. I caught the virus while at work. Essential worker taking care of people with disabilities. I am terrified.

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KnightHawk🦅 @knighthawk899.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I'm really scared how I'm going to be able to afford enough food right now. I'm on SSI it's only $967 a month and I have been pinching pennies as it is right now. I have many disabilities and have had 10 surgeries. I can't work right now. It's very frustrating being an afterthought by the govt.

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a man in a suit says let them live on food stamps .

ALT: a man in a suit says let them live on food stamps .

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Shelly shields @68grampinrevwar.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

It's a shame..In Missouri they don't help till your really poor....rely on lots of state and county programs also..

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Amy @amyb-abq.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Peter, thank you for asking people to share their stories. Thank you to all those who shared. These are all very powerful examples of why our government is a service, not a business.

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Remains of Me @remainsofme.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

If you are on SNAP in Virginia? It's been announced that Governor Youngkin has declared a state of emergency and SNAP will go out

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Amy McLaughlin @amymclaughlin.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I worked more than ft to put myself through college. I have always been independent. But I became disabled w/ a neuroimmune disease, which is probably why I got cancer, which wiped out my savings. I would love to be able to work. I can't. I cannot eat without SNAP or stay warm w/out HEAP.

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Traci @tracililmom.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I too am disabled. It’s sad that we have to be at sub-poverty levels to get any assistance at all. Its not as if we are disabled by choice. God forbid those rich folks have to give up anything, like say…. taxes.

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hand_to_eye @delightw2023.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I am on SSI which is $967 per month. I need SNAP to be able to purchase food under normal circumstances. Currently I have an infection that will require IV antibiotics. Last round of this(only 2 weeks ago) it cost almost $300 in transportation cost. Food or treatment is where I am.

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Grumpy Wolf @grumpadawolf.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I rely on SNAP, and have mental health issues that are pretty severe. Granted I DO still work (part time), I don't always have enough for food after paying my bills. Now I will be having to run to the store to get some staple items and hope my perishables stay fresh just a little longer.

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Jan @countrygal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Each of us can do one little thing. Bring a can of soup, a vegetable, any non perishable item to a food bank. Even one item can be so important. Most super markets have a dedicated spot for donations. Please please please do.

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ImnotApu @imnotapu2.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The replies to this post are heartbreaking. My son is disabled and gets 70 a month in snap. Which is an insanely low amount anyway. We care for him so he's ok. I'm so sorry for everyone on here who goes it alone. You ALL deserve better than a country trying to kill you💙✌️🦋

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broekn.bsky.social @broekn.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

you do not have to support SNAP - there is no law - you do not have to support SSD or Medicare or Medicaid - but if you do not support these programs THEN DO NOT PRETEND TO BE A CHRISTIAN, or a Jew, or a Muslim - there is NO path to God that does not support these programs!

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Rae (she/her) @thathauntedgirl.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I am disabled but not yet approved for disability payments. SNAP is the only money I get for food. I have $3 to my name. The people I live with who might have otherwise been able to help just lost their jobs. I have no way to buy food without SNAP. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do.

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Butterflyskelly @butterflyskelly.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

My family of 5 receives benefits. The bottom fell out of job market for my daughter, and she has gone back to school. Im retired and not in the best of shape. So this is gonna hurt our kids the most, they are growing and need protein We do have rice and beans, enough for awhile Better than nothing

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CRB @crossbaumann55.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This will not touch me, but I'm worried about those who depend on SNAP and food pantries. I intend on donating some money to local food pantries and our school district's fund to assist homeless students. Is there anywhere else I should be thinking of?

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KathyinMN @kathyinmn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

My son is on SSDI. Multiple disabilities. He relies on Medicare and SNAP. He can’t drive due to uncontrolled seizures. I am so grateful that I am here to drive him to numerous doctors appointments and such. I can help him somewhat, but if I weren’t here, where would he be? This is so bad for him.

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Josh Colletta ($18 / $8,000), professional loudmouth @joshcolletta.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I left college after my freshman year with no job prospects and no permanent residence. That was the first time I was on SNAP. Even after finding employment in various low-paying jobs, I stayed on it for quite some time. I'm back on it now after being let go from a job due to disability.

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chrys scott @chrysscott.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My son and I don't get much a month, but if I have an asthma flare up and miss work, it can make all the difference. Luckily, due to my previous bouts of food insecurity, and habits I picked up from my grandma who raised her 3 little sisters during the Great Depression, I have stocked up on so much

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3jewels46.bsky.social @3jewels46.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

65 yr raising a 3 yr. I adopted & have had him since birth. He came to me while I was at home on a work injury. Was unable to return. I receive WIC & Medicaid for him. Without that assistance it would be a struggle on a fixed income. I have Medicare. Prayers for those who are more impacted.

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Giggle-angel (me, myself & I) @giggle-angel.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

i get a low amount on ssdi & so i get ssi too. because i get ssi, i get medicare, medicaid and snap. i need it all. am now using a walker and can only go shopping when my son takes me. we need our snap benefits.

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Stoned Feminist 👻 Spooky Version @ladylinds.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Waiting for my SSDI application to be processed so I receive SNAP and EAEDC benefits. I don't know what I will do next month. I'm worried about my housing voucher because I'm sure they will come for that next. This whole thing is doing a number on my mental health I'm scared and anxious all the time

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JavaJunkyMonkey @javajunkymonkey.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I'm in TX, I saw a YouTube video, a lady was saying they are cutting them off. So I called. Sure as shit - there is no mention of November benefits..it just mentions Oct benefits. I don't get much $124- even that helps. Social security is peanuts. I'm looking for a job despite how my body feels.

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⚜️not so fancy pants @fancypants723.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Disabled by my doctors but still fighting to get disability. I have no money coming in except what people donate and SNAP is how I feed myself. I have no idea what I will do, things were already uncertain as it is with no monthly income.

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Kathy @sweetpurplelady.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I have one lung and I am 67 I get social security based on my ex husbands income because I didn’t work because I took care of my son. He is a disabled 34 year old autistic man with so many health issues. We both depend on SNAP. His diet is so limited and stomach issues tremendous it’s vital for us

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📼 rehab sprout (jesse james bolero of fire)💿 @dilettante-oji.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

too disabled to work, not disabled enough to go on disability; studying many skills, doing odd jobs, but it's pennies my wife applied to Every Single Jobs For Years post covid layoff - she's excellent at and works hard at the one she got but it is less than enough to live on even With SNAP

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Amy Myszko💙🦋 @amyathene.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I’m a disabled working single parent, we rely on SNAP. My ex husband is disabled and also relies on SNAP for my older child.

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Duwamish Girl 💙💙💙💙 @duwamishgirl.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I'm ok but I'll be donating to my local food bank. My sister in law lives in Dan Newhouse's district. It went Trump +21 and 50% of kids on SNAP. Poorest district in WA. Lots of farmers and ranchers. Our state is trying to pick up the slack so people don't go hungry. Red state voters will be hurt

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Alaskagirl88 @alaskagirl88.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I don't rely on SNAP, but many of the families I work with (disabilities field, specifically asd) do. Not receiving their SNAP will be devastating on their families. I also volunteer at our local food bank. We're already seeing a rise in calls to get food boxes.

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Arabella @arabellaspireship.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We’ve got a splash of raddle on our ears because we’re marked for eugenics culling. They might at least be straightforward about it and offer euthanasia instead of perishing in anguish and hunger and homelessness and of untreated illnesses.

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Salem Fae 🌈✨ @meannectarine.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I'm on SSDI and SNAP. I have a /ridiculous/ amount of food allergies, making my groceries even more expensive as allergen free products are always steeply priced. I also have severe chronic pain and fatigue that has me nearly completely bedridden. I have to make easy food because I do not have the-

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Lilly Napper,Segrentari ov Sekrits 🎨🖌🫂✨️😊😺 @napperfamily.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I should have mentioned that my income is $1,000/ month,so $50 in food assistance doesn't go far. I have to give up my car, because I can't make the payments anymore. I was squeaking by until recently, but I have to buy shoes & winter clothes. If I make a partial car payment, I will never catch up.

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Lilly Napper,Segrentari ov Sekrits 🎨🖌🫂✨️😊😺 @napperfamily.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I am 65 and on Medicare and Medicaid. SNAP allows me $50 per month. I pay out of pocket for almost all of my food.

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Cult of Compassion @supporthumanity.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

My wife has late stage Parkinson's. I'm a 2x cancer survivor and her 24/7 caregiver. We are shut-ins living on her $1k p/mo social security benefit for housing, bills, expenses etc. SNAP is all we have for food. In Nov we will have no food $. It will create a cascade of problems.

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🏴‍☠️MissMudd🏴‍☠️ @missmudd.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I live in a low-income senior community, and I'll be OK but most of my neighbors won't be. I have pantry stocked I'll donate & I won't even ask who they voted for They're pushing to see how much we'll take before we come after them, so they can come after us

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News Channel @newschannel.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Speaking out is powerful, your story is more than a statistic, it's the heartbeat of change.

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thetoyotajackson.bsky.social @thetoyotajackson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

I'm an EU citizen but I'm so sorry this is happening, that this is even possible. Unbelievable. I so hope it will be stopped stat.

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