The partial shutdown of the US government, which began on October 1, 2025, resulted in the suspension of SNAP food assistance for 42 million beneficiaries as of November 1. Quickly, a social crisis set in, mainly among families in difficulty, children and seniors.
To respond to the emergency, thousands of evangelical churches across the United States responded immediately, mobilizing their communities and opening their premises and parking lots to food distributions. Organizations like Convoy of Hope and Feeding America have leaned on the evangelical network to step up their aid.
Evangelical involvement is manifested by the creation of distribution centers, the collection of foodstuffs and direct support to the most needy, particularly minors and the elderly who represent nearly 60% of the beneficiaries helped. Across the country, hundreds of evangelical communities have been cited in the press for their actions and their role as social relays.
Reported by the media from the end of October 2025, these efforts illustrate the capacity of American evangelical churches to respond. Partners with Convoy of Hope, Feeding America and local networks, they act as essential actors, supporting populations in an unprecedented crisis.
