In Covington County and across southeastern Georgia, the possibility of a federal lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits isn’t just a news headline—it’s a real, present threat to many working families, seniors, and children. At Southeastern Community Action Agency (SEACAA), we’re stepping in with food assistance resources and support when the national safety net is fraying.

The situation

• As funding for SNAP falters, many families are watching the next benefit date nervously—and food pantries and distribution networks are already anticipating heightened demand.

• In rural or underserved counties like Covington, the margin for error is small. A missing grocery card reload could mean skipping meals or making untenable trade-offs (rent vs groceries vs medicine).

“If you’re a community member or organization, consider volunteering or donating to your local pantry to boost capacity.”

Our food assistance response

• SEACAA supports working with local food banks, community pantries and partner agencies in Covington County to ensure families know where to turn and how to access emergency food resources.
• We’re distributing information via flyers, social media, local church networks and our community outreach teams, letting families know: “Yes, help is available—and yes, you qualify.”
• We’re also supporting wrap-around services: if food assistance is needed, we check in on other support programs (childcare, health, transportation, employment) to prevent a domino effect of hardship.

How you can help or get help

• If you’re a family worried about your SNAP benefits, call SEACAA now and learn your options.
• If you’re a community member or organization, consider volunteering or donating to your local pantry to boost capacity.
• If you’re tracking policy changes: stay informed, stay proactive, and support the agencies doing the frontline work.
We believe food is a right—not a privilege. And when the federal system falters, local action must fill the gap. At SEACAA, we’re committed to making sure every person in Covington County knows: You’re not forgotten.
Contact a community action agency at: https://seacaa.org/agency-locator/