When Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were withheld in early November 2025 during the government shutdown, many churches and non-profit organizations stepped up to help feed their communities.
One such effort was led by the faculty and student body of St. Joseph School in San Fidel, NM, who launched a temporary food pantry they called the “Harvest of Hope”.
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A “Harvest of Hope” In a Time of Great Need
When the government shut down, one school stepped up to feed a community.
