U.S. Representative Lois Frankel, who represents Florida’s 22nd district and has served in Congress since 2013, posted a series of messages on October 31, 2025, highlighting concerns over the impending expiration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding and its impact on families in Palm Beach County and across Florida.
In her first message posted at 16:42 UTC, Frankel wrote: “With SNAP funding set to run out tomorrow, thousands of families in Palm Beach County are at risk of going hungry.
I joined Sen. Lori Berman at the PBC Food Bank to share resources for our neighbors in need and to call on President Trump to release available emergency funding.”
Later that afternoon at 17:26 UTC, she continued her appeal by stating: “Because the Trump Administration refuses to release available emergency funds, SNAP benefits for 3 million Floridians will run out tomorrow.
If you or your family need help finding food, local resources are available here: https://t.co/jQ5gQXo1zY“
In a subsequent post at 20:12 UTC, Frankel referenced recent judicial intervention regarding the issue: “Two federal judges have ordered the Trump Administration to release emergency funds so SNAP benefits don’t run out for millions across the country.
These rulings offer hope, but the President must comply to ensure families don’t go hungry.”
Frankel’s statements come amid ongoing debates about federal support for nutrition assistance programs. The SNAP program provides essential food aid to low-income individuals and families nationwide. According to Frankel’s posts, approximately three million Floridians could be affected by the lapse in funding if emergency measures are not implemented promptly.
Lois Frankel has been an active figure in both state and national politics. She previously served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1986 until 2002 before joining Congress in 2013. Born in New York City in 1948 and currently residing in West Palm Beach, Frankel holds degrees from Boston University (BA) and Georgetown University (JD).
Her public calls highlight both immediate local impacts—such as potential hunger among Palm Beach County residents—and broader statewide consequences linked to administrative decisions regarding federal assistance programs.
