163: If You See Somebody Stealing, Bitch, No You Didn't, Part 1

Wanda discusses the current government shutdown and how it affects SNAP benefits. We are reminded that poverty is not a character flaw. Come back next week for the rest of this conversation, including an overview of the list of resources below.

Food

Feeding America's food bank locator: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

FoodPantries.org and AmpleHarvest.org for local produce and pantry lists.

211 (United Way's helpline) - local food aid and housing resources.

Community Fridges and Mutual Aid

https://mutualaidhub.org

Summer EBT and Community Eligibility Provision

No Kid Hungry text line: text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304

Financial Support

modestneeds.org

findhelp.org

Utility

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) for energy bills: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap

Affordable Connectivity Program for reduced-cost internet: https://www.fcc.gov/acp

Mental Health and Dignity Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

Mental health support centering marginalized folx

Therapy for Black Girls at https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

The Loveland Foundation at https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

Inclusive Therapists at https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/

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