Students Impacted by SNAP Cuts

MADISON, Wis. — TODAY the Eau Claire College Democrats, who have been collecting food to donate in response to SNAP cuts beginning, will be dropping off food at their Campus Pantry to help feed students who might be losing their food security.

Due to the GOP-led shutdown, 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare are now scrambling to figure out how they can feed themselves and their families since funding has run out.

WHAT: Press availability at the Eau Claire College Democrats food collection table with food drop off at the Campus Pantry.

WHO: Emma Steffen, President of the Eau Claire College Democrats
Jedd Harrison, Vice President of the Eau Claire College Democrats
Erica Bodden, Political Director of the Eau Claire College Democrats
Nathan Thompson, Treasurer of the Eau Claire College Democrats 

WHERE: UW-Eau Claire Campus Mall, Eau Claire College Democrats Food Collection Table

WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM CT