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Jimmy Kimmel Launches Food Bank Amid SNAP Cuts Crisis

11/5/2025

Summary

Kimmel Launches Food Bank

Jimmy Kimmel Live! launched the Big, Beautiful Food Bank in Hollywood in response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.
The center aims to support local groups, including the Los Angeles Food Bank and St. Joseph Center.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized the uncertainty caused by SNAP cuts for vulnerable families.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to withhold SNAP benefits and claims misallocation amid the government shutdown.

Summary

Ellis Supports Food Distribution

The shutdown has increased food insecurity and threatened Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
In Houston, the Houston Food Bank will distribute to 15,000 federal employees and SNAP recipients weekly.
Neighborhood Supersite Food Distributions provide food to families, supported by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
Biundo's Pizzeria and Lasagna House offer free meals to those impacted.
The North Texas Food Bank is preparing for increased demand as the shutdown continues.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the Trump administration proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), potentially affecting 3.1 million Americans. This follows a history of SNAP adjustments, including a significant expansion during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. As government assistance dwindles, reliance on food banks and community support systems has increased, highlighting ongoing food insecurity challenges in the U.S.

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Kimmel Launches Food Bank

Jimmy Kimmel Live! launched the Big, Beautiful Food Bank in Hollywood in response to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.
The center aims to support local groups, including the Los Angeles Food Bank and St. Joseph Center.
Jimmy Kimmel criticized the uncertainty caused by SNAP cuts for vulnerable families.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to withhold SNAP benefits and claims misallocation amid the government shutdown.

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