<p>In this second installment of <em>The Queen’s Court</em>, we explore how hardships are being met with heart-centered leadership and collective action. With the current SNAP crisis and government shutdown driving families into food insecurity, we dive into how everyday people are organizing to provide power, purpose, and provision in their communities.<br>You’ll hear how federal shutdowns are forcing workers and children to choose between meals and bills, and how women-led networks are stepping in with food gardens, skill-sharing, resource guides and mutual-aid systems to bridge the gap.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Get From This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Clear insights into how the SNAP crisis is unfolding, and the ripple effects on families, schools and communities.</p></li><li><p>Real-world examples of community-led solutions: neighborhood food gardens, skill-share networks, support groups and tech tools to serve vulnerable neighbors.</p></li><li><p>Action steps you can take today: share your skills, make a resource guide, volunteer, donate and organize locally.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources to Get Started:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Find a food bank near you: Feeding America — <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Find Your Local Food Bank</a> <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Feeding America+2Feeding America+2</a></p></li><li><p>National list of food banks by state: <a href="https://www.usfoodbanks.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">USFoodBanks.com</a> <a href="https://www.usfoodbanks.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">usfoodbanks.com</a></p></li><li><p>Food assistance resources for patients and families: PAN Foundation — <a href="https://www.panfoundation.org/food/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">Food Assistance Resources</a> <a href="https://www.panfoundation.org/food/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PAN Foundation</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p>