JJ Meets World

Comedian and radio host J.J. Gordon joins a rotating cast of real-life characters to explore our world using the art of conversation! For more episodes, or to help support, the podcast visit our website at www.jjmeetsworld.com!

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SNAP Shutdown, Food Insecurity, and How Fargo Steps Up | JJMW Episode 469 11/03/2025

SNAP Shutdown, Food Insecurity, and How Fargo Steps Up | JJMW Episode 469 JJ and Tucker dive into how the U.S. government shutdown and SNAP funding freeze affect families across Fargo and beyond — and what you can do right now to help your neighbors fight hunger. At the time of this recording, the U.S. government has shut down — and SNAP benefits have stopped reloading, leaving millions of Americans wondering how to afford their next meal. In this powerful episode, JJ and Tucker explore the real-world impact of food insecurity, focusing on the Fargo–Moorhead community and the incredible work being done by the Great Plains Food Bank and the Emergency Food Pantry. You’ll learn how local families are coping, why cash donations often go further than canned goods, and how small acts — like rounding up at the register or organizing a workplace food drive — can make a massive difference. Below are a few organizations that could use your help. Great Plains Food Bank - Emergency Food Pantry - Church's United - Topics Include: • What happens when SNAP funding stops • The truth about food insecurity in Fargo • Great Plains Food Bank’s million-pound effort • Why diversity matters in food donations • Easy ways to make a real difference — today 00:00 – Intro: Government shutdown & SNAP halted 02:30 – Understanding food insecurity in Fargo 05:00 – The role of the Emergency Food Pantry 07:00 – How to start a micro food drive 09:30 – 48-hour turnover: How fast donations move 10:45 – “You can’t change the world, but you can make a dent” 12:00 – Why giving money can feed more people 13:30 – Small acts, big results 15:00 – Challenging assumptions about who needs help 17:00 – Culturally inclusive food donations 18:00 – Wild game & garden veggies: alternative donations 20:00 – The Great Plains Food Bank’s monthly impact 22:30 – Businesses helping during the shutdown 25:00 – The Kingsbury Company’s free potato drive 26:00 – JJ’s call to action: local box drive 27:00 – Community compassion & closing thoughts 28:00 – Wrap-up and humor: JJ’s “turkey” finale Links & Support: For more episodes of JJ Meets World, or to find out how you can support this podcast, visit Patreon - Merch Shop - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - YouTube - Google Play - Facebook - /episode/index/show/jjmeetsworld/id/38884640