While the Trump administration has been ordered by two courts to use emergency funds to pay SNAP recipients, the ripple effects of potentially halting payments to 42 million people extend beyond the program participants.
Goodwill of North Georgia is preparing to bear the full cost of its SNAP Employment and Training program — at a cost of $200,000 per month — to protect the eligibility of SNAP recipients to receive their monthly payment.
The federal government reimburses the organization half the amount each month, but earlier this week, it ordered Goodwill of North Georgia to cease and desist the training.
“Many people don’t realize SNAP isn’t just about food. It’s also a lifeline for those working to get back on their feet,” Jenny Taylor, vice president of career services and chief mission officer,”
The nonprofit operates 14 career centers and more than 100 stores and donation centers across 45 counties. Revenue from retail sales helps fund its training programs, which prepare Georgians for employment and are required for some SNAP participants to maintain their benefits.
Goodwill worries that for SNAP recipients required to take the training, an interruption could work towards a loss of benefits when the shutdown ends, Taylor said.
And as of Nov. 1, more people will be required to take the training, including able-bodied adults with children over the age of 14, unhoused individuals, veterans and senior citizens ages 60 to 64.
“Goodwill of North Georgia is very concerned with Georgia families not having food,” Taylor said. “These are folks who really want to find a good job and get the skills they need to compete.”
Other nonprofits are also stepping in. The Atlanta Community Food Bank has moved $5 million from its reserves to help food pantries provide for metro Atlanta residents affected by the suspension of government services such as SNAP.
Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Food Bank, said demand for assistance has surged, with 70 percent more people turning to food pantries today than three years ago. Waide said 750,000 people across metro Atlanta receive SNAP benefits, which amount to $130 million monthly for groceries.
This initiative is part of MARTA’s ongoing commitment to engage the community and ensure that the project aligns with the geometry dash historical and cultural significance of the area.
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This highlights how disruptive policy shifts can be for people relying on workforce training to stay employed. It’s encouraging to see organizations adapt rather than pause support altogether.