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North Carolina Food Banks Worry About SNAP Cuts in Proposed Budget Bill
- The House passed a budget reconciliation bill that includes about $230 billion in SNAP cuts and new 20-hour work requirements for parents with children over age 7.
- These changes respond to concerns about nutrition and program costs, but critics warn the bill could harm families and increase food insecurity, with some states potentially ending SNAP programs.
- Food banks in North Carolina report rising demand as families anticipate benefit losses, with local programs losing federal funding and efforts underway to support farmers affected by USDA cuts.
- Katie Bergh called the cuts devastating for low-income families, and Second Harvest’s CEO urged supporters to raise their voices, noting 60,000 children in Cumberland County face food insecurity.
- The proposed SNAP reductions could intensify hunger and financial strain for millions, leading nonprofits to urge lawmakers to reconsider as Senate debate and voting continue with close margins.
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