Dementia Policy Project: Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
House Budget Bill Updates: Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Money is being taken away from SNAP to pay for the tax cuts in the budget.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Helps low-income families pay for groceries
Here is information about the SNAP program:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility
Here is the contact information for SNAP.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/contact-us
How to contact your representatives about SNAP cuts:
You can email or call your representative at congress.gov by clicking here:
https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
How to find your representative:
- Type in your address.
- The website will show a list of your Senators and House representatives.
- It will list your representative's phone number and website link.
You can also call: 202-224-3121. You will enter your Zip Code. They will connect you with your representative's office.
Templates for contacting your Senators:
It is important to contact your Senators if you are concerned about the Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP cuts in the budget bill. They will be reviewing and voting on the budget bill later this year.
You can read from these templates when you call your representative.
You can also copy and paste these templates into an email message for your representative.
Template for person living with the diagnosis:
Dear Senator [Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I have been diagnosed with [ ________ ]. I live in your state. My address is:
Please don't vote to cut funding from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the budget.
Every day is difficult for me.
**Share your story and your daily challenges.
I depend on SNAP to help purchase groceries each month. Medical care, caregiving at home, groceries, and nursing homes are very expensive. I don't have enough in savings to cover these costs myself.
OR:
I may need help from SNAP to help purchase groceries in the future. Medical care, caregiving at home, groceries, and nursing homes are very expensive. I may not have enough in savings to cover these costs myself.
Please don’t vote to cut SNAP in the budget. Losing it would hurt me and many others like me. Thank you for listening and for helping people living with dementia.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Template for caregivers:
Dear Senator [Name],
My name is [ ____]. I am a voter in your state. My address is: [ ______].
Please don't vote to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the budget bill.
I care for my family member, who has been diagnosed with [ _______ ]. Every day is a challenge — emotionally, physically, and financially.
**Share your story and your daily challenges.
Please don't vote to take money away from SNAP. SNAP is a lifeline for us, helping to cover the cost of groceries that we could never afford on our own. Medical care, caregiving at home, groceries, and nursing homes are very expensive. Cutting it would make our situation even harder and put my family member with dementia at serious risk.
OR:
Please don't vote to take money away from SNAP. We may need help from SNAP in the future. Medical care, caregiving at home, groceries, and nursing homes are very expensive. We may not have enough savings to cover these many costs. Cutting it could make our situation even harder and put my family member with dementia at serious risk.
Please, I’m asking you not to vote for SNAP cuts. Families like mine are counting on your support.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Templates for contacting your House Representative:
You may be disappointed that the House voted to pass the budget bill that takes away billions of dollars away from Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP. Here are templates to contact your House Representative:
House Rep: Template for person living with the diagnosis:
I have been diagnosed with [ _________ ]. I was very disappointed to see the House vote for the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This bill takes away billions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, which many people with dementia need to survive.
Cuts to these programs make life harder for people who are already struggling.
Please stand up for people like me and protect Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP.
House Rep: Template for Caregivers:
I am a caregiver for my family member, who has been diagnosed with [ ______ ]. I am deeply disappointed that the House voted to pass the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This bill takes away billions of dollars from Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, which are essential for many families coping with dementia. We rely on these programs for doctor visits, medications, and support services. Cutting these funds puts their health and well-being in serious danger. Please stand up for people living with dementia and do not support any more cuts.
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Sources:
https://www.usaging.org/content.asp?admin=Y&contentid=1725
Gina Plata-Nino, JD, SNAP Deputy Director
Tami Luhby