How to Undo Groceries Already Eaten
Every dispatch comes with a living action board. This toolkit surfaces the week’s pressure points so you can move fast without digging through the entire issue.
Everything below reflects the current fight to stop the SNAP reversal trap—share it with neighbors, organizers, and anyone running point on food security.
Immediate Alerts
If you received SNAP benefits Friday — spend them now
- Governors in WI, MA, OR said explicitly: keep spending.
- Benefits are legally on your card and can’t be clawed back once used.
- Prioritize shelf-stable food (beans, rice, pasta, peanut butter, oil).
If you’re still waiting for benefits
- October balances don’t expire for 12 months — cards still work.
- Check your state SNAP portal for reimbursement updates.
- Document any failed transactions for legal affidavits.
Call Congress first thing Monday
- Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121
- House switchboard: (202) 225-3121
- Ask for emergency SNAP funding + reimbursement protection.
Call Script & Contacts
Use this script unless the weekly data file says otherwise.
Hi, I’m calling to demand emergency SNAP funding and reimbursement for states that fed people in good faith. The administration told states to distribute benefits Friday, then froze Treasury reimbursements and threatened penalties. This weaponizes hunger. Please pass emergency appropriations immediately and protect states from retaliation.
- Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121
- House switchboard: (202) 225-3121
State Response Links
Mutual Aid & Legal Support
Care Lines
- NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479
Amplify
Hashtags:
#UndoTheGroceries,
#SNAPDefense,
#TaxationWithoutHunger,
#CityOfFriends
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Notes for Operators
- Update _data/toolkit.json each week — the layout will ingest new data automatically.
- Use the same phone + script sections unless the fight changes.
- Keep mutual aid + care lines evergreen for fast reuse.