Tyler Perry donates to support families impacted by SNAP

Tyler Perry (Photo Credit : Aaron J. Thornton/Getty)

Award-winning filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry is showing up for his community. Perry donated almost $1.4 million to multiple organizations that are serving families affected by the recent SNAP pause, according to People.com.

In a statement shared with People, Perry reflected on the urgent need for compassion during times of crisis, noting that those who have never experienced poverty may not fully understand the life-changing impact SNAP benefits have on working families, seniors, and children. 

According to People, those organizations include the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Caring for Others, All for Lunch, Ron Clark Academy and Goodr, all based in metro Atlanta. Perry also reportedly donated to Baby2Baby, which is based in Los Angeles.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being," The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated in an Oct. 18 letter. The USDA announced that around 42 million Americans could lose their SNAP benefits due to the SNAP pause.