Hello, my name is William Mullen, and I'm a proud U.S. Navy veteran. I'm reaching out today because I've been hit hard by the federal government shutdown.

Like many others, I depend on SNAP to help put food on the table. With those benefits now officially on hold for November, I'm facing an impossible choice between buying groceries and paying my basic utility bills.

This sudden loss of support has left a gap that I can't fill on my own. I am setting up this GoFundMe to humbly ask for temporary help to bridge that gap until benefits are restored.

All funds will go directly to essential living expenses:

Groceries

Utility bills (like electricity and water)

Your support would provide not only much-needed food and stability but also a huge sense of relief in a very stressful time.

Thank you for your consideration and for supporting a veteran in need.