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SNAP cuts warning over $85 million of nutrition assistance

States could be made to pay for a portion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the Republican budget bill.

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Ky. food banks brace for the impact of SNAP cuts

God’s Pantry Food Bank partners with more than 500 food banks in central and eastern Kentucky. The organization helps to provide food to more than 280,000 people facing food insecurity. President and CEO Michael Halligan said the looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are at the forefront of the nonprofit.

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Cutting Federal Food Assistance Devastating to Communities

The event comes as the House of Representatives voted to pass an extreme budget that will shift much of the cost of providing SNAP benefits onto states. The budget will also make disastrous cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and more — all so billionaires rake in huge tax breaks. The budget bill is now with the U.S. Senate.

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NYC group says proposed Medicaid, SNAP cuts would disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ community

Several New York elected officials say they stand behind the group, including the state's two Democratic U.S. senators.

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Proposed bill threatens SNAP benefits in Watsonville

The Second Harvest Food Bank in Watsonville is urging the community to oppose potential cuts to SNAP benefits as the Senate ...

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FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Isn't a handout': Proposed SNAP cuts could impact residents' access to local food options, advocates say

Federal Fallout is a Tribune-Democrat news series addressing the potential local impact of funding cuts. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Kelly Mateljan set up a small pop-up tent Friday along Main Street in downtown ...

The Daily Yonder on MSN5d

GOP cuts to food assistance would hit rural America especially hard

The National Grocers Association has opposed the potential cuts, saying SNAP provides not only critical food, but also meaningful boosts to local employment and economies. The organization, which ...

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Food pantries say demand could increase if SNAP funding is cut

"Which makes the need just grow and grow and grow," said Steele. The Northwest Michigan Community Development Coalition sent ...

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Arkansas advocacy group pushes back on SNAP, Medicaid cuts

Arkansas advocates warn proposed changes to Medicaid, SNAP and housing assistance will harm families, urging senators to ...

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Kansas City food pantries brace for federal cuts to SNAP benefits as free food lines grow

Cuts to federal food aid have already reduced the food available at area food pantries and meal sites. If SNAP gets hit too, ...

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Alabama food banks bracing for impact as Congress moves on ‘big, beautiful bill’

One Alabama food bank said $300 million are at stake in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” that is moving through ...

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