In a year defined by uncertainty, one moment stands out in its gravity: the federal government shutdown that halted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the first time in history.

For the first time in the history of the program, SNAP benefits have been paused for November due to the shutdown, causing over 10,000 Cambridge residents to become food insecure overnight. Cambridge is stepping up to help!

Our very own Anna Minaya, one of our Community Advocate and Educators, was selected as a distinguished Latina leader honored by the MA Black and Latino Legislative Caucus at the Latino Excellence on the Hill event on September 25!