Become a Monthly Food Sponsor for as little as $10/month
Food Stability Begins with You
Caseworkers: Refer a family here. Click here for a printable version of the form.
A recent change in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently ended SNAP for many legally present refugee families in Nebraska. Many lost food support without warning. Some of these families are critically vulnerable, meaning they are likely to become homeless without food assistance.
Restoring Dignity’s Feed A Family Program is helping provide grocery gift cards to the most vulnerable in our Omaha refugee community.
Keeping very vulnerable families and children fed is as simple as signing up to be a monthly donor for as little as $10/month:
- You sign up to be a monthly donor
- Others in the community also sign up
- …through this method, we will get family after family sponsored on a monthly basis
- Restoring Dignity distributes grocery gift cards to these families
- Refugee families who end up stabilizing will be transitioned out of the program
- New families in need will be added
- Family stories and updates are at the bottom of this page
Feeding very vulnerable refugee families here in Omaha is easy as signing up to give $10 per month. Sign-up below and make an immediate and tangible difference in the lives of many in our city! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 in monthly food support! To donate via Apple Pay or Google Pay, click here.
Download a PDF of the flyer here
Why is this program needed?
This program is in response to the passing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) by Congress and President Trump. In this bill, Section 10108 prohibits anyone who does not have a green card from being able to access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Groups without green cards include:
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- Refugees legally brought here by the U.S Government
- Afghan SIVs (Special Immigrant Visa holders) who fought beside US troops in Afghanistan
- Ukrainians brought here by the U.S. Government
- People who have been approved for asylum and are here legally
- Some victims of human trafficking who the U.S. Government has allowed to be here
- And others who are legally in the country under other protected statuses
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Because of the passing of this bill, thousands of refugees in Omaha have lost SNAP. In addition to losing SNAP, they have also lost LIHEAP (heat assistance during the winter), because LIHEAP follows the same citizen eligibility rules as SNAP. With this tremendous double financial hit, there are many families at imminent risk of homelessness, as people will be forced to choose food over rent and heat.
Why don’t refugees (and others) have their green cards if they’re here legally?
There are many people who are in the United States legally, who have not gotten their green card yet. Refugees are one group. When a refugee is brought to the United States, they have to wait one year before applying for their green card. The current waiting period after their application is submitted is 1 to 2 years (and possibly longer). Further complicating this new rule is that Nebraska DHHS is interpreting the law in such a way that any adult who hasn’t had their green card for FIVE YEARS is not eligible for SNAP. This is why anyone who was brought to the United States as a refugee in the past 7 years is likely impacted by these SNAP cuts. As a result of this new legislation, nationwide well over 434,000 refugees and others who are legally in this country will lose access to SNAP. In Nebraska, this number is estimated well beyond 10,000 and likely closer to 15,000 or 20,000.
What about Afghans?
Many Afghan families in Omaha arrived with Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) status. These are individuals and families who worked directly alongside the U.S. military and government in Afghanistan (interpreters, cultural advisors, drivers, support staff) and whose assistance directly saved American lives. Because of their service, they and their families became targets of violence and had to flee for their safety. The U.S. created the SIV program specifically to protect them.
Under normal circumstances, SIV status grants the same benefits as refugees. However, with the passage of the OBBBA, this has changed. The USDA’s implementation guidelines now state that SIV holders must wait five years after arriving in the U.S. before they are eligible for SNAP. This means that Afghan families who have been here less than five years no longer qualify for food assistance.
These are people who stood beside U.S. soldiers, often at great personal risk. Many spent years supporting military operations that protected American service members. Now, in Omaha, they are working to rebuild their lives (raising children, going to school, supporting extended family) and the removal of SNAP places them in an extremely vulnerable position. The Nebraska Afghan Community Center is a local organization who specifically helps Afghans.
What about Ukrainians?
Many Ukrainian families in Omaha arrived through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. This program provides temporary humanitarian parole, usually for up to two years, and allows people to live and work in the U.S. However, it is not a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship.
Right now, there are severe processing delays in the federal government in renewing both parole status and work permits. Many families are waiting 8–21+ months for renewal. During this time, their work authorization expires, and they are legally unable to work, even though they want to. Families who were supporting themselves through employment have suddenly lost their income, not because of anything they did, but because of paperwork delays outside of their control.
At the same time, the passage of the OBBBA has resulted in Ukrainian families losing access to SNAP, which had previously helped them buy groceries during times of transition and instability.
So we now have Ukrainian families who:
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cannot legally work while they wait, and
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no longer receive food assistance.
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This has created a serious gap in food security for many households who were stable just months ago. Orel Alliance works directly with Ukrainian families and is also collecting donations to support families placed in this impossible situation.
Where can I get more information about this entire situation?
Please visit our Emergency Food Assistance page at: rdomaha.org/food. We have videos, translated food pantry fliers, links to news stories, our newsletters we’ve been sending out and more.
What if I have a question about this program?
Please email us at: info@rdomaha.org and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
What if I want to financially donate to support grocery gift cards, but I cannot sign up monthly?
You can make a donation to our Family Support Fund and 100% of the funds will go towards buying grocery gift cards. You can also mail in a check. Our office is located in the Yates Illuminates building on the second floor (3260 Davenport Street #215, Omaha, NE, 68131). You can text us at: 402-370-9777.
Currently enrolled in Feed A Family
Family 7: 4 people: Mom, Dad, and 2 children.
This refugee family is facing significant financial and caregiving strain. Only the mother is able to work because the father recently underwent heart surgery and is unable to return to his job. Both children have autism and require full-time care, and the children are most comfortable with their father, making it necessary for him to remain home with them. The family does not speak English, which adds another layer of difficulty as they try to navigate medical needs, schooling, and community services. The mother works in meat packing, but production has slowed, leaving her with far fewer hours and an income that can no longer cover basic needs. With mounting medical concerns, reduced income, and two children with high support needs, this family is in urgent need of food assistance to stabilize. Needs $300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 9th, 2025.
Family 10: 7 people: Mom and 6 children.
This single mother from Sudan spent many years living in extremely difficult conditions in a refugee camp in Chad before resettling in the U.S. She has been working hard to rebuild her life, balancing the care of six children while earning a very limited income at a daycare. Nearly all of her earnings go toward rent and utilities, leaving little to nothing for groceries. While resettlement support helped initially, those resources are now extremely tight, and there is no remaining cushion to cover basic needs. Despite these challenges, she is committed to learning English and acclimating to life here. Food assistance would provide critical stability for this large family as she continues working toward self-sufficiency. Needs $1,150/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: December 12th, 2025.
Family 12: 5 people: Mom and 4 children.
This single mother resettled with her four children in Missouri in 2024, where they faced extreme isolation due to the absence of their ethnic community and limited services in a small town. In late 2024, the family relocated to Omaha to be closer to relatives, temporarily staying with two different families before finally securing their own apartment. The mother now works in meatpacking while her children attend school, but the family does not own a car, making daily logistics and access to resources difficult. They recently lost $600 per month in SNAP benefits, creating an immediate gap in their ability to afford groceries. Food assistance would help stabilize this hardworking family as they continue rebuilding their lives in Omaha. Needs $600/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th, 2025.
Family 13: 2 people: Father and 1 child.
This single father came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2023 and has faced repeated instability while trying to rebuild. After injuring his back at work, he lost his housing and spent a period couch surfing with friends before eventually securing employment again. In July 2025, his three-year-old son, who has autism, came to live with him so he could provide focused care and better support for his developmental needs. To accommodate his son’s schedule and caregiving requirements, he is currently limited to a low-paying job that offers the necessary flexibility. The family recently lost $300 per month in SNAP benefits, leaving them struggling to afford groceries. Food assistance would help stabilize this household while the father continues working and caring for his young child. Needs $300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th 2025.
Family 14: 11 people: Mom, Dad, and 9 children.
This large family arrived in the U.S. in July 2024 and has been working steadily toward stability while raising nine young children. After completing the required one-year waiting period for refugees, they recently applied for their green cards… only to have the process abruptly halted due to a USCIS pause. As a result, the family has become completely ineligible for SNAP, losing $1,706 per month in food assistance with no clear path forward while their applications remain frozen. The father is actively seeking employment, but at this time the mother is the only one working and supporting a household of eleven. With many small children and a sudden, total loss of food benefits, the family is facing immediate food insecurity. Grocery assistance would be critical to help them meet basic needs while they wait for employment and immigration processing to resume. Needs $1,706/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 19th, 2025.
Family 15: 6 people: Mom and 5 children.
This single mother arrived in the U.S. with her five children in 2023 as refugees and has been working hard to provide stability for her family. She recently applied for her green card in the summer of this year, but the application process is now paused, leaving the family in limbo. As a result, they lost $1,060 per month in SNAP benefits, creating an immediate food gap. The mother is currently working, and her older teenage son has also taken on a job to help support the household, but their combined income is not enough to meet the needs of a family of six. Despite their efforts, the mother is deeply worried about being able to consistently feed her children. Grocery assistance would provide critical relief as they continue working and wait for immigration processing to resume. Needs $1,060/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: December 22nd, 2025.
Family 16: 3 people: Mom and 2 children.
This single mother has worked tirelessly to build a stable life for her two young children. She began working just five weeks after arriving in the U.S. and has remained at the same meat processing plant ever since (a physically demanding job that has taken a toll on her health, though she never complains). Her three-year-old son attends a subsidized preschool, but she must still cover part of the cost, and her nine-year-old daughter, an excellent student, goes to after-school care at the same daycare until her mother finishes work. These childcare costs add up. She also purchased a small used car to get to and from work and has been making payments for nearly two years, along with paying for car insurance and health insurance through her employer so her family can be covered. With rent, utilities, childcare, transportation, and insurance, there is very little left for food, especially now that she has recently lost $400 per month in SNAP benefits. Even when she was receiving a reduced amount of SNAP, there were weeks when food ran out before payday. She is deeply anxious about keeping rent paid and food on the table and would feel immense relief receiving food assistance while waiting for her green card approval. Needs $400/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: December 29th 2025.
Family 17: 11 people: Mom, Dad, and 9 children.
This large and close-knit family is working tirelessly to build a stable life after years of displacement caused by war. Both parents were forced to flee their home country and lived as refugees in another country for many years, where all nine of their children were born and raised under refugee conditions. Because they lived in a French- and English-speaking country, the father was able to gain strong language skills, which now allow him to work two jobs. He is currently the only income earner, working full time and holding a second job to support a household of eleven on a combined income of approximately $54,000 per year. The mother gave birth just one month ago and cannot work at this time, and there are three additional children under school age who remain at home with her.
The family recently lost their SNAP benefits (approximately $1,700 per month prior to the birth of the new baby) due to an abrupt policy change, and February 2026 will be their first month with no food assistance. While the newborn may eventually qualify for a small benefit (about $290), it will not come close to meeting the family’s needs. Even with the father working two jobs, food pantries cannot provide enough for a family of this size, and the loss of SNAP has been devastating. What was meant to be a second job to help the family get ahead, and possibly move into a slightly larger home and build stability, has instead become an exhausting effort just to survive. They currently live in a very small three-bedroom home with eleven people.
This is a strong, responsible family doing everything within their power to care for their children and build a future. The father has taken on immense responsibility out of deep commitment to his family’s well-being, but sustaining two jobs long-term is not realistic. Their church community offers encouragement and limited support, but its resources are not sufficient to replace monthly food assistance. Temporary grocery support would allow this family to stay above water during this critical period, until the mother can return to work and the family can regain stability and begin to thrive. Needs $1,410/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2nd, 2026.
Family 18: 8 people: Mom, Dad, and 6 children (newborn expected).
This family arrived in the U.S. in 2024 and is currently waiting on their I-693 medical forms from the clinic so they can submit their green card applications. The process was delayed because the mother had to postpone her final immunization due to a high-risk, late-term pregnancy; she is due to give birth in January. At present, only the father is able to work, holding two jobs for a combined net income of approximately $32,688 per year. The mother is not working due to pregnancy-related health issues but plans to return to work a few months after giving birth, which would eventually bring the household income to about $49,488 for a family of eight. Even then, providing food for such a large family without assistance will remain extremely difficult.
Both parents are survivors of extraordinary hardship. They escaped a Somali village after it was attacked by raiders, losing many loved ones, and endured dangerous journeys before reaching Kenya. As Somali Bantu (an ethnic minority whose ancestors were historically enslaved and denied education) they faced additional layers of marginalization. They spent many years in the Kakuma refugee camp, one of the largest and most under-resourced camps in the world. In the two years before resettlement, food rations there were reduced by 40–60%, leaving their children underweight and, in one case, with serious health issues caused by early malnutrition. Despite this, both parents pursued education in the camp. The father learned multiple languages, including English, and volunteered extensively, helping teach young children and even serving as a translator for UNHCR and IOM due to his exceptional skills and dedication.
Today, their children are thriving academically, with four school-aged children doing well in OPS schools and a three-year-old who had been attending daycare with his mother before she needed to stop working. This upcoming birth will be their sixth child. SNAP benefits have now been eliminated, and food pantries cannot meet the needs of a family this large. While the newborn may qualify for SNAP and WIC, those supports will not be sufficient to cover monthly food costs. The family has exhausted their small savings just to keep rent paid, and without help they fear falling behind and risking housing instability during the winter with a newborn. Temporary food assistance would ensure this hardworking, resilient family can stay housed, nourish their children, and get through this critical period without returning to the hunger they endured for so many years. Needs $1,400/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2nd, 2026.
Family 20: 8 people: 2 seniors, 2 adults, and 4 children.
This household arrived in the U.S. in January 2025 and is currently waiting on I-693 medical forms so they can submit green card applications. The family includes two seniors, two working adults, and four children between the ages of 5 and 18. One of the seniors is medically frail and disabled and is unable to work, while his niece (also a senior) provides daily care for him, which prevents her from seeking employment. He is currently pending approval for an AD Waiver, as he will require long-term caregiving services.
The two working adults in the household have been able to maintain rent, utilities, transportation to work, and basic household needs, but the family lost $1,421 per month in SNAP benefits in December, creating a sudden and severe food gap. Food insecurity has become an urgent concern for this large household, particularly with growing children and limited ability to increase income due to caregiving responsibilities. The medically frail senior is also pending SSI approval, a process that can take up to nine months, which would eventually provide some financial stability. In the meantime, both he and his caregiver report feeling like a burden, despite their deep gratitude for the support of their relatives. Temporary food assistance would provide critical relief and dignity for this household as they wait for medical, disability, and immigration processes to move forward. Needs $1,421/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
Family 24: 2 people: Mom and 1 child.
This single mother and her five-year-old child arrived in the U.S. just one year ago, in the final days before refugee arrivals were shut down in January 2025. Relatives who were meant to follow them were unable to come, leaving the mother and child completely alone in a new country. They are currently finalizing vaccinations for the I-693 medical form and plan to submit their green card application in February 2026, after completing the required one-year waiting period.
The mother is medically fragile and considered disabled by the health clinic she goes to, with her final Social Security disability assessment scheduled within the next two weeks. During her first year, she relied on Refugee Cash Assistance, ADC for her child, SNAP, and limited support from her resettlement agency to cover rent and utilities. Due to recent policy changes, she lost ADC and then lost all SNAP in December 2025, eliminating her entire food budget. Her total income for the year has been under $10,000. While she hopes to work part time once medically cleared, she has faced significant barriers to employment, including health issues, lack of transportation, and childcare. She was offered an overnight job, but could not accept because she has no one to care for her child. Her daughter recently secured a preschool placement, which may allow daytime work in the future, but income is not yet in place.
This family has experienced profound trauma from war, displacement, and prolonged separation from loved ones. The mother comes from a very rural background with no formal education and has been working intensively with support providers to learn basic life skills while also addressing trauma. Their ethnic community in Omaha is very small and can only offer occasional help. Food pantries and community donations have provided some food, but without transportation this support is inconsistent and unreliable. Losing SNAP has placed them in a precarious position, with ongoing risk of housing instability. Food assistance would be a vital lifeline for this mother and daughter as they wait for disability determinations, employment opportunities, and green card processing to move forward. Needs $546/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
Stabilized and no longer needing Feed A Family
Family 11: 2 people: Mom and son.
This single mother is doing everything she can to protect her son while facing sudden and devastating instability. She was previously working and, when needed, borrowed small amounts of money while friends helped her get by. She worked overtime whenever her employer allowed, determined to provide. However, she was recently let go from her job at at meatpacking plant after experiencing seizures. Although her doctor has advised that it is unsafe for her to work around large machinery, she is still hoping to return to work in some capacity because she does not want her son to struggle. Grocery assistance would provide immediate relief and stability as she works to recover her health and seek safe employment. Needs $500/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 12th, 2025.
Family 19: 7 people: Mom, Dad, and 5 children (3 young adults and 2 school-aged children).
This family arrived in early January 2025 and is currently completing their green card applications, which are expected to be submitted by early February after receiving their I-693 medical forms from the clinic. They are in a period of acute financial crisis while working steadily toward long-term stability. The father is disabled, a double transplant recipient, and unable to work; due to his medical condition and cognitive challenges, he requires constant supervision, which his wife provides as his primary caregiver.
The family includes three young adult daughters and two younger children (ages 12 and 8). The older daughters have been studying English and actively seeking employment but faced major barriers including lack of transportation, limited work experience, and gaps in resettlement employment support. Recently, a new case manager helped secure part-time employment for the oldest daughter, and the other two are now actively interviewing (bringing renewed hope and momentum).
For their first year in the U.S., the family survived on limited resettlement assistance and ADC. Since that ended, they have relied on loans from community members, friends, and housing assistance from organizations such as Together, Inc. The father’s disability application was initially denied due to limited U.S. medical records, but an appeal is underway with extensive documentation and legal support. Approval would provide a modest but critical monthly income.
The family previously received SNAP benefits until January 1, when they lost the full amount ($1,700 per month) leaving them without funds for food for all seven family members. Food pantries have helped once, but cannot meet ongoing needs for a household this size. Despite a long and difficult journey marked by displacement, illness, and repeated setbacks, this family remains determined, hopeful, and deeply committed to building a stable future. Temporary food assistance would help them get through this fragile transition while employment and disability supports move forward. Needs $1,700/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
Transferred to CIRA’s Intensive Stability Program
- Family 3: 6 people: Dad, mom, newborn, 3 children in elementary school. A young Syrian family (new to Omaha and unaware that their SNAP and ADC benefits would be cut) came into the clinic completely confused and with no food in the house. The father is paralyzed from the waist down and receives $968 per month in SSI, which is now the family’s only income after their ADC cash assistance for their four children and their SNAP benefits were abruptly ended on November 1 without warning. The mother just gave birth to their newborn child, and is currently seeking work. They need help bridging the gap. Their rent is $1,250 and utilities run $400–$600, leaving them in immediate crisis; they used their rent money to buy food during the government shutdown in October and again in November once SNAP stopped. With a three-month-old baby, no community support, and the mother hoping to work once connected to resources, they are now truly panicked. Needs $1,150/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker made referral: November 25th, 2025.
Family 4: 9 people: Dad, Mom and 7 children. After two years in the U.S., this refugee family has worked hard to build stability despite significant setbacks. Last year, they paid a community member $500 to help them complete their green card paperwork…only to discover months later that he never submitted anything, leaving them financially strained and emotionally discouraged. The husband is legally blind and receives SSI, and the wife works 30 hours a week at a low-wage daycare while also attending English classes. Both were recognized as star students last year for their dedication. She is now beginning the search for full-time work so their situation can improve, but they are in a vulnerable transition period. December is the last month they will receive food stamps, and with only SSI and part-time income, they cannot afford consistent groceries. Sponsorship would help them bridge the gap while the wife secures more stable employment. Needs $808/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 4th, 2025.
Family 5: 4 people: Mom, newborn and two children. This single mother is caring for a newborn and two young children while navigating memory challenges and developmental delays. She shares a crowded living space with her own mother and siblings, but her mother is the only adult able to work, and she, too, has just lost her SNAP benefits. With January marking the end of the family’s food assistance, there is no reliable way to cover groceries for everyone in the home. Language barriers further isolate them: the mother speaks a rare language, and this community in Omaha is extremely small, leaving them with almost no support network. With two very young children and no independent income, this family is in urgent need of help to meet their basic food needs. Needs $315/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 8th, 2025.
Family 6: 1 person: a disabled adult. This individual, a refugee from the Central African Republic resettled in April 2024, is currently homeless due to a severe mental health condition diagnosed prior to arrival. After losing both employment and housing when his symptoms worsened, a compassionate community member took him in temporarily while agencies work toward permanent housing. He speaks a rare language and has been attending ESL classes, but his limited language access and unstable health have made navigating services extremely difficult. With the support of the community, he has reengaged in mental health care, and he is now pending placement through a housing program. The community member providing shelter has also been covering all food costs, but rising expenses have made this unsustainable. Food assistance would ease the financial burden on the host and ensure this vulnerable individual has consistent meals during this transition to stable housing and treatment. Needs $250/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 9th, 2025.
Family 8: 5 people: Mom and 4 children.
This mother arrived in the U.S. with her four children in July 2024 and has spent much of her first months here navigating complex medical needs for her oldest child, a 13-year-old with multiple disabilities who uses a wheelchair and requires full assistance with daily tasks. Connecting him to specialists, evaluations, and disability services has taken time, but she is now close to being approved to work as his paid caregiver, a role she is expected to begin in the next couple of months. She was preparing to apply for her green card when her SNAP benefits abruptly ended in December, leaving the family without a stable source of food during an already overwhelming adjustment period. With no income yet and full-time caregiving responsibilities, this family urgently needs support until her caregiver pay begins. Needs $920/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 10th, 2025.
Family 9: 6 people: Mom, elderly grandmother, and 4 children.
This single mother has been in the U.S. for one year after spending more than two decades living under harsh conditions as a refugee in Chad after fleeing Sudan. She now cares not only for her four children, but also for her elderly mother, for whom she is paid as a caregiver. While this income provides some support, it is not enough to meet the needs of a household of six. She is highly motivated and attends English classes whenever her caregiving responsibilities allow, working hard to build a stable future for her family. With limited income and a large household, the family is struggling to afford groceries and basic necessities. Food assistance would help ease the financial strain as she continues pursuing self-sufficiency. Needs $800/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: December 12th 2025.
Family 21: 6 people: Mom, elderly parent, and 4 children.
This family arrived in the U.S. as refugees in 2024 and applied for their green cards five months ago. The mother is the head of household and has significant medical conditions that prevent her from working; her SSI application is currently pending. An elderly parent lives with the family and requires support, further limiting the household’s ability to increase income. The children attend school, and the oldest child works part-time on weekends to help contribute, but this income is very limited.
The family recently lost $1,420 per month in SNAP benefits, leaving them with no reliable way to purchase food. They do not have a support system to help bridge this sudden gap. During a recent home visit, the case manager found the family with no food in their apartment. While they are actively working toward long-term stability through pending disability and immigration processes, they are currently in urgent need. Food assistance would provide immediate relief and help ensure this household can meet basic nutritional needs during this critical period. Needs $1,420/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
Family 22: 10 people: 2 adults, 2 elderly adults, and 6 children.
This very large household is facing serious food insecurity after the sudden loss of SNAP benefits. The family includes two working-age adults, two elderly adults who are unable to work, and four children between the ages of 5 and 18. Only one adult in the household is currently working, earning approximately $27,600 per year, and he also has ongoing medical conditions that limit his ability to increase hours or income. The family does not have a working vehicle, making access to jobs, services, and food pantries extremely difficult.
Although all family members now have green cards, they were previously told they were not eligible for SNAP because they had not lived in the U.S. for five years. Recent policy changes now allow green card holders to qualify without a residency requirement; however, their case was never updated with DHHS. As a result, the family lost $1,300 per month in SNAP and has been left without food while waiting for their application to be corrected and reinstated. Food pantries cannot meet the needs of a household this large. Temporary grocery assistance would help bridge the gap while their SNAP eligibility is reassessed and prevent further hardship for this multi-generational family. Needs $1,300/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards. Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
Family 23: 7 people: 2 adults, 2 elderly adults, and 3 young children.
This family is facing severe hardship due to a complete loss of income and food assistance. They have three children under the age of four, two working-age adults, and two elderly adults who are unable to work. The parents’ work authorization cards have expired, and while they are actively waiting for renewal and green card processing, they are currently unable to work or drive legally. As a result, the household has no income at this time.
The family lost $1,180 per month in SNAP benefits two months ago, leaving them without a reliable way to purchase food. With multiple young children, dependent elderly adults, and no earned income, the situation has become urgent. Until their work authorization and green cards are renewed, this family has no pathway to self-sufficiency. Temporary grocery assistance would provide critical support to help them meet basic needs and keep food on the table during this uncertain waiting period. Needs $1,180/month in grocery assistance through shopping or grocery gift cards.
Caseworker referral date: January 2026.
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