Posted: Oct. 29, 2025
"The well has run dry."
That was the claim posted on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) website last week regarding funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On November 1, 42 million people -- nearly 1 in 8 U.S. residents -- lost their access to food assistance due to the USDA's inaction.
That means millions of children and families will go hungry, not because the resources don't exist, but because of the indifference of our government leaders.
The message on the USDA website isn't just offensive (and likely a violation of federal ethics laws). It's also a blatant lie. There are nearly $6 billion in SNAP contingency funds that exist "to ensure that the state can also continue operations during a Federal Government shutdown."
A federal judge ordered the Trump regime to use that funding to provide benefits to families immediately. But the USDA is dragging its feet, saying it could take months to resume payments -- and Trump himself is threatening on social media to withhold benefits in defiance of the courts.
As Christians, we hold another truth: that the well NEVER truly runs dry. Throughout Scripture, the well is a place of nourishment, community, and life. This well is no different. There is enough for all if our leaders find the moral courage and political will to ensure that all are fed.
Let's speak out as Christians who follow a God of abundance and demand that the USDA release the contingency funds to ensure hungry families are fed during this shutdown. Sign now >>
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