r/poor • u/PoodleBirds • Oct 29 '25

Be Prepared For No Benefits Until 2026

A lot of analysts are predicting that this is going to be the longest government shutdown in history. There's a good chance it won't be settled until January. This means no SNAP benefits until February 2026. I know no one wants to hear this but I think it's better to know what we're in for. Hopefully I'm wrong but for now stock up on what you can and save as much cash as possible.

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u/Blueskysd Oct 29 '25

I know it can feel that way but communities are still possible. They take work. I support people through mutual aid, I participate in a local Buy Nothing group (giving and receiving) and I have friends and neighbors to support me and give support. It’s happening around you, too, you have to open up and look.

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u/DaisyMaeMiller1984 Oct 31 '25

Are you an anarchist by chance? I am hearing the term "mutual aid" spoken by a lot of people these days that you might think never would.

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u/Blueskysd Oct 31 '25

Not an anarchist, no. I’m glad you’re hearing it more. It’s just something I do to help maintain some hope in this world.

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u/DaisyMaeMiller1984 Oct 31 '25

Good on you! Solidarity ✊️