{"id":11029,"date":"2025-10-31T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/?p=11029"},"modified":"2025-11-06T14:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T19:08:38","slug":"how-donors-can-respond-to-increased-food-insecurity-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/philanthropic-resources\/philanthropist\/how-donors-can-respond-to-increased-food-insecurity-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"How Donors Can Respond to\u00a0Increased Food Insecurity Right Now\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the&nbsp;federal government shutdown&nbsp;continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned that funding for the&nbsp;<em>Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program<\/em>&nbsp;(SNAP) could run out as early as November 1. If this occurs, it will halt benefits for more than&nbsp;42 million people&nbsp;nationwide,&nbsp;including children, seniors, and working families.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Food banks, community pantries, meal programs, and other human service organizations may experience a sharp increase in demand, stretching already limited resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Organizations and Response Networks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For NPT donors looking to help, we are sharing a non-exhaustive&nbsp;list of nonprofits and local organizations working to provide relief on the national level. Additionally, many of these organizations provide insight on giving and support on state, regional, and local levels:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/give.feedingamerica.org\/b34NMcohLUeT81zWoYT3Og2?ms=abc&amp;utm_source=earned&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_campaign=abc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Feeding America<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN: 36-3673599) has launched a dedicated fund to support those affected by the current government shutdown, an ever-widening landscape of individuals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/foodfinder.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Food Pantries of America<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN: 47-2110577) is a nonprofit organization that has created an interactive map aiming to help people nationwide find local food pantries for the purposes of either obtaining the food they need, or volunteering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/frac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Food Research and Action Center<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 52-1927078)&nbsp;is equipping state and local agencies with strategies to mitigate benefit gaps and protect low-income households from food insecurity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodrecovery.org\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Food Recovery<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN-47-4262060)&nbsp;&nbsp;partners&nbsp;with restaurants, schools, retailers, farm stands, and caterers to get food surplus into communities where people need it most.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nokidhungry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Share our Strength\/No Kid Hungry<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 52-1367538)&nbsp;is working with schools, community centers, and local partners to fund emergency school-meal programs and after-school feeding sites.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mealsonwheelsamerica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Meals on Wheels America<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(EIN 84-1381534)&nbsp;is ramping up home-delivered meal services and volunteer recruitment to ensure that older adults\u2014many&nbsp;living&nbsp;alone or on fixed incomes\u2014continue receiving nutritious meals and wellness checks.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/globalgiving.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Global Giving Foundation<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 30-0108263)&nbsp;is helping local pantries, community kitchens, and family-service nonprofits sustain operations.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/oxfamamerica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>OxFam America<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 23-7069110)&nbsp;is supporting partners that provide emergency food&nbsp;relief and&nbsp;amplifying the voices of affected workers and families.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/savethechildren.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Save the Children USA<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 06-0726487) is working with schools, child-care providers, and local agencies to deliver healthy meals, nutrition education, and family resources that help protect children\u2019s health and learning during this period of instability.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thearc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Arc of the United States<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>(EIN 53-0196608)&nbsp;is providing&nbsp;information, policy guidance, and community connections to ensure that individuals with disabilities and their families&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;access to food and essential support services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How&nbsp;DAF&nbsp;Donors Can Make a Difference<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/philanthropic-resources\/supporting-disaster-relief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donors play a crucial role in stabilizing communities during crises<\/a>. Whether you give locally or nationally, here are several&nbsp;evidence-based strategies to guide your response:&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Start Local<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When SNAP funds lapse, the first organizations to feel the strain are local. Neighborhood food banks, community meal programs, and faith-based food pantries will see more visitors overnight. Donors can use their&nbsp;DAFs&nbsp;to recommend grants to trusted local partners that are already embedded in the community.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Support State and Regional Networks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many states are mobilizing to bridge the SNAP gap through emergency food funds.&nbsp;Donating to&nbsp;state-level food bank associations or regional networks ensures your contribution supports coordinated&nbsp;logistics, shared purchasing power, and&nbsp;equitable&nbsp;distribution across counties.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Balance Immediate Relief and Long-Term Resilience with Flexibility<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short-term food insecurity often leads to longer-term instability. While immediate relief funding provides meals today,&nbsp;regular&nbsp;funding helps organizations strengthen infrastructure, expand cold storage, and hire staff to meet sustained demand. Unrestricted funding empowers nonprofits to adapt&nbsp;quickly;&nbsp;whether they need to buy more food, pay overtime for staff, or upgrade delivery vehicles.&nbsp;Flexibility is often the difference between a short-term fix and a lasting solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<br>To learn more about how your DAF can support immediate relief and long-term recovery, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nptrust.org\/philanthropic-resources\/supporting-disaster-relief\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPT\u2019s Disaster Relief Giving resources<\/a>&nbsp;or contact your philanthropic advisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the&nbsp;federal government shutdown&nbsp;continues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has warned that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_has_post_settings":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,66],"tags":[],"hashtags":[],"class_list":["post-11029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-philanthropist","category-relief"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Donors Can Respond to\u00a0Increased Food Insecurity Right Now\u00a0 | NPTrust<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"SNAP could run out as early as November 1, halting benefits for more than\u00a042 million people\u00a0nationwide. 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