Low-income families in 32 states who take part in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see their monthly benefits cut by at least $95. Some families will lose more than $250 per month.
and food costs continue to rise, many are wondering how they'll be able to afford groceries.
The program, which started in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, is estimated to have kept 4.2 million Americans out of poverty. With food prices already 11% higher than they were a year ago, Gordon said there are already few options for those in need. For retired airline service agent George Capella, the program's end means rebalancing his budget and hoping for the best.Leticia Brito, a mom in California, is concerned about not having enough food.
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