Hakeem Jeffries and House Dems discuss SNAP benefits
We have now learned that more than 20 states are suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The shutdown began Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to reach a funding agreement. House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, met to discuss potential suspensions for SNAP benefits.
Tens of millions of Americans – most being families with children – may be forced to choose between buying food and paying other bills when the federal funding for SNAP benefits runs dry come November due to the government shutdown.
Several food delivery services are offering assistance in the coming weeks to help those families get groceries.
Here are some options:
DoorDash SNAP assistance
Big picture view:
DoorDash has launched an emergency food response to help those impacted by the lapse in SNAP benefits.
By the numbers:
DoorDash will deliver 1 million free meals through food banks and waive fees on grocery orders for an estimated 300,000 SNAP recipients.
How it works:
DoorDash is waiving merchant fees for all 300+ Project DASH partner food banks, food pantries, and community organizations nationwide throughout November, equal to an estimated 1 million meals.
Customers who have a valid SNAP/EBT card to their DoorDash account will receive $0 delivery fee and $0 service fee on one order placed at select SNAP-enabled stores on DoorDash:
- Sprouts
- Dollar General
- Schnucks
- Food Lion
- Giant Foods
- The GIANT Company
- Hannaford
- Stop & Shop
- Hy-Vee
- Giant Eagle
- Wegmans
Offer valid from 11/01/25 through 11/30/25. Eligible customers will need to use promo code SNAPDD to redeem. Limit one per person. This offer is not valid for orders containing alcohol.
READ MORE: DoorDash offers free services for SNAP recipients amid government shutdown
FILE – Food delivery in paper bags on a counter. Getty Images
GoPuff SNAP assistance
By the numbers:
GoPuff is donating up to $10 million in free groceries to hundreds of thousands of SNAP recipients by way of a $50 credit for groceries.
How it works:
The credit will be broken into two during the month of November. To redeem, add your SNAP/EBT card to a Gopuff account and add eligible groceries to your cart.
- From November 1-15, 2025: Use code SNAPRELIEF1 at checkout for $25 off SNAP-eligible items and FREE delivery.
- From November 16-30, 2025: Use code SNAPRELIEF2 at checkout for $25 off SNAP-eligible items and FREE delivery.
The credit will be available to the first 200,000 users each time period.
Local food bank SNAP assistance
Local perspective:
Many foodbanks have been calling for extra food or monetary donations ahead of the expected lapse in SNAP coverage for families in the area.
Check your local food bank for pick-up or delivery details. Find your local food bank here via Feeding America.
Local restaurants SNAP assistance
Local perspective:
Some restaurants in your area may also be offering free meals. Restaurant Business Magazine reported a few options around the country that were already promising free meals for kids.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from press releases issued by DoorDash and GoPuff. Background information was taken from previous FOX Television Station reporting. This story was reported from Detroit.
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