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Photo: NCAF's latest press release highlights the effects of the SNAP funding lapse and the growing need for Community Action support. See More in 'Association News.' Picture source: NCAF press release.

Press Release: As SNAP Lapse Approaches, More Americans Turning to Community Action Agencies

October 30, 2025 • Press Release

Washington, DC

Contact: sarahgrucza@ncaf.org

As a lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds approaches, Americans are turning to Community Action Agencies, trusted, locally‑led organizations tasked with combating poverty, for help. Yet, hundreds of Community Action organizations across the country, responsible for critical services that often include food banks and meal-delivery services for seniors, are being forced to cut back services due to the government shutdown, warns the National Community Action Foundation (NCAF).

NCAF represents over a thousand Community Action Agencies (CAAs) across the country, tasked with combating poverty on the local level. Already, an estimated 14 percent of CAAs have closed programs or furloughed staff. By Thanksgiving, another 20 percent will be forced to shutter programs and furlough staff temporarily. By December, nearly half of all CAAs will have to close programs or close down entirely.

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Local Childcare Programs Face Closure as Government Shutdown Impacts Funding

(Source: WKRC Local 12 News; By: Daniel Zivian)

GREENFIELD, Ohio (WKRC) - Day 24 of the government shutdown, and Congress is no closer to a resolution.



While millions of Americans are at risk of losing food aid, the shutdown could also affect locally run programs that rely on federal funding. In Hillsboro and Greenfield, one of the only childcare options is under threat.

Highland County Community Action (HCCAO) is one nonprofit filling many roles, such as housing assistance, reproductive health, and employment.

Executive Director Julia Wise says funds for a food pantry and home delivery program expire on January 1. Wise said the pantry has seen its highest demand in ages because a nearby pantry recently went out of business.

“We’ve already started reduced hours,” Wise said. “This week, everybody went down to 32 hours per week. This has a huge impact on the programs. We’ve stopped delivering meals an extra day of the week just to save on costs.” >>> READ ARTICLE

ODOT, HAPCAP Expand GoBus Service to Western, Northern Ohio

(Source: The Hannah Report)

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Program (HAPCAP), announced a major expansion of Ohio’s GoBus intercity transit network -- significantly increasing travel options for rural communities and “strengthening statewide connectivity.”

According to the announcement, ODOT will fund four new intercity bus routes designed to extend GoBus service into previously unserved regions of the state. “The expanded service will connect thousands more Ohioans to essential services, higher education, and employment opportunities,” ODOT explained.

The upcoming expansion will extend routes to Western and Northern Ohio, including communities such as Bowling Green, Fremont, Marion, Middletown, Oxford, Upper Sandusky, and Yellow Springs.

“Transportation should never be a barrier to opportunity,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in the prepared statement. “This expansion provides those in rural and underserved communities reliable and affordable transportation options to access essential services.” >>> READ ARTICLE

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