The Gold Ceiling - Page 20

Food Banks Need Help & Time to Watch the News

Nov 03, 2025

ROBERT I think we can have it done two days before the resolution goes into effect. Even if we are a few days late, the separation will have started, so it is likely you will be protected. I've heard one of our other clients is doing the same thing. (Will and Liza sign some papers as directed by Robert.) Okay, that should be it. Eloise already contacted me to start planning the financials. I'll see myself out. (Robert exits stage left.) LIZA What a night. Anything else we should do before bed? WILL Yes, let me check on Akira. (Will taps on his phone.) That was fast. He is about to be interviewed. (Will taps his phone some more and the curtain for the television screen opens. Maryam is in the same seat as before and Akira is sitting where Tessa had been.) — The Gold Ceiling - Page 20

If you live in the US you’ve probably heard that despite a court order, the Federal government is not paying Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as of 11/1. 12% is the US population relies on this for food. That’s more than 1 out of 10 people. If you walk along an average street this means every 10th person you pass relies on this food.

I personally donated $200 to my town’s food bank yesterday. Often money is better than food as it can be used more strategically based on need. I also usually donate two boxes of cereal every week. The food banks are not setup to handle 12% of the population suddenly needing food. I urge you to give to your local food bank if you can until this crises passes. Most towns have a food bank with a website that will say what and how to donate.

Food should not be an issue in our country. The wealth of Elon Musk could fund SNAP for 5 years. The wealth of Larry Ellison could fund SNAP for 3.2 years. Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Mark Zuckerburg, and Sergey Brin could each fund SNAP for over 2 years! Our president’s bailout for Argentina could pay for SNAP benefits for almost half a year!

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