The recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" shifts more of the cost of SNAP onto states. Beginning in October 2027, Alabama could be required to pay millions more to keep the program running. If the state cannot cover those costs, thousands of families could lose access to food assistance or see benefits reduced.

For Black mothers already navigating rising food prices, housing costs, and economic inequality, these changes could mean even more impossible choices. When families lose access to SNAP, the need for mutual aid grows.

This isn't just about a budget—it's about whether Alabama chooses to ensure that children, seniors, and working families have enough to eat.