National PTA is working to better understand how changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are impacting students and families in our community. Reliable access to food is directly tied to a child’s ability to focus, grow, and succeed in school, and we know that when families face barriers to meeting basic nutritional needs, the consequences are felt in classrooms and communities alike.

We invite you to share your story about how utilizing SNAP has supported your household, a family you are aware of in your school community, or how it has impacted the priorities of your PTA to support families in need of food assistance—or how limits or reductions in SNAP funds have impacted your child’s education, daily routines, or wellbeing. Whether your experience relates to challenges of affording groceries, balancing household expenses, or broader impacts on your community, your perspective is invaluable. By learning from you, we can better understand the day-to-day realities families face and ensure our advocacy reflects real world needs.

We plan to share these stories with elected officials to help them fully understand the consequences of limiting SNAP benefits. Your voice can help guide policies that protect children’s access to nutritious food and support the health and stability of families across our community. Together, we can continue advocating for a future where every child has the nutrition, opportunity, and support they deserve to reach their full potential.