Rhode Island Advocates Leverage Alliance Responsive Support to Quickly Backfill SNAP Cuts With State TANF Funds
June 1, 2026
In fall 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was suddenly threatened during the federal government shutdown, when the federal administration halted payments. In response, Rhode Island advocates leveraged Alliance responsive support to help backfill SNAP cuts with state TANF funds.