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Do Better Segment: SNAP Updates, Working Families Party, and Support for Jamaica
Ep. 61
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Jadonna introduces the first Do Better segment highlighting ways to give back through education and outreach, donations, and/or time. She focuses on supporting food-serving organizations, the Working Families Party's support of Zohran Mamdani, and Walk Good LA's fundraising efforts for Jamaica.
SNAP info:
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/03/nx-s1-5596121/snap-food-benefits-trump-government-shutdown
Working Families Party:
https://workingfamilies.org/about/
Jamaica support:
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