Poverty is a cycle. It traps an individual, a family, or a group of people. It perpetuates itself and is extremely hard to escape. The poverty that Junior experiences is unique because it it compounded by his specific experience as a Native American. All over the nation, people feel the effects of poverty, whether its caused by systemic issues or if its caused by a string of bad luck and misfortune. One of the ways we can make active steps to break the cycle of poverty is by supporting food nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC. These programs help feed people in poverty. One of the ways poverty affects the way we see the world is by putting those affected into survival mode: where am I going to get my food, how am I going to pay the bills, or do we have enough money to fix the car if it breaks down? By providing a continuous source of good nutrition to those impoverished, SNAP and WIC help provide the stability families need to break the cycle, just like Junior did. Unfortunately, these fundamental programs are at risk due to current budget proposals. These programs should be seen as fundamental to our society. In order to strengthen our communities, we need to ensure that our most vulnerable populations have access to healthy food. Instead of restricting funds, we should advocate for a policy reform that will encourage families to use their nutrition assistance on healthy food. Ensuring that vulnerable families are well stocked with nutritious food is a tactile way for more advantaged people to help their communities flourish.