# @theshaderoom on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQXF3yADmZ5
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-28T17:10:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Shade Room (@TheShadeRoom) — https://gondola.cc/TheShadeRoom

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TSR STAFF: Jade Ashley Jade_Ashley94 
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#TSRPositiveImages: As the government shutdown continues, those who receive SNAP benefits are at risk of losing their benefits starting on November 1st. 
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During his recent service, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Pastor #JamalBryant encouraged his congregation to give back in a different way. 
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According to 11alive, this past Sunday was supposed to be a day for the church to raise $1 million. However, Pastor Bryant is halting the initiative until the government shutdown has ended. 
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He said to the news outlet, “The congregation is supposed to be sensitive to the needs of the community, knowing that people are literally just trying to keep their heads above water. We’re opening up our arms and opening up our hearts at the same time.” 
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The church already distributes groceries every other Saturday to about 1,500 people. However, this coming weekend, they are planning to help up to 2,000 people. 
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More than 40 million people receieve SNAP benefits, which is around 22 million households that benefit. According to thehill, there’s an estimated $8 billion in benefits distributed. It has already been confirmed that the USDA will not provide assistance if SNAP benefits are cut due to a government shutdown. (SWIPE)—(🎥: 11alive, newbirthmbc) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffJW

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