Some 30 million people across the U.S. are seeing a portion of their federal food assistance taken away today. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, had increased benefits as part of the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some households could lose hundreds of dollars each month even as families continue to face increased food prices and analysts warn the cuts will bring millions to a “hunger cliff.” Congressmember Pramila Jayapal said, “It’s unacceptable. Poverty and hunger are policy choices. It’s time we step up and do more.”
30 Million SNAP Recipients Get Their Food Benefits Slashed
HeadlineMar 01, 2023
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