# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Happy Dog Takes On The SNAP Situation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: As the nation readies itself for what could turn into the longest federal government shutdown in history, 42 million people - or about 1 in 8 - are bracing for a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Here in Cuyahoga County, 190,000 residents receive SNAP benefits. Funding for the program will run out starting on November 1st. Regardless of whether the government reopens or Congress passes a SNAP funding bill, changes to SNAP eligibility and work requirements will take effect beginning November 1—impacting immigrants, families with teenage children, and others.

Food Banks across the nation are readying to meet increased demand. Yet, SNAP provides about nine times the amount of food aid compared to food banks. Add to this, 1.4 million federal employees are either furloughed or working without pay, stressing household budgets and driving up food insecurity. How are area organizations managing the increased demand? And how can we support the region's wrap-around services to become more resilient in the face of external pressures?

Join us at the Happy Dog for an informative conversation to better understand the state of SNAP, changes in aid eligibility, and what's next for the region's wraparound services.


Speakers

Annette Iwamoto, Director, Cuyahoga Human Services Chamber, Center for Community Solutions	
    
Patrick Kearns, Executive Director, Re:Source Cleveland	
    
David Merriman, Director, Cuyahoga County Department of Health and Human Services	

Moderator

Gabriel Kramer, Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Public Media	

Additionally, Food Not Bombs Lake County and East Side CLE will be in the house taking donations - both financial and hygiene items (tampons, soap, shampoo, etc.) that are in short supply. We'll have collection bins by the door the night of the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cleveland/happy-dog-takes-on-the-snap-situation/200029125625952
- **Event Categories**: dog, food-drinks, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.cityclub.org/forums/2025/11/05/happy-dog-takes-on-the-snap-situation?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cleveland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cleveland
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44102
- **lat**: 41.48483
- **long**: -81.72655
- **full address**: 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44102

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Happy Dog (https://allevents.in/org/the-happy-dog/25966348)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, Ohio 44102
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Happy Dog
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** dog, food-drinks, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Happy Dog Takes On The SNAP Situation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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