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Concern Arises over Food Assistance Program Cuts Under Trump Bill
- On Tuesday, Congress approved a budget bill that significantly reduces funding for federal programs supporting nutrition assistance, including SNAP.
- The bill aims to offset tax cuts and new spending, increasing work requirements and shifting costs to states, causing concerns about rising food insecurity.
- Local food banks and officials warn that cuts to SNAP will strain charitable resources and increase demand for food assistance amid growing needs.
- Initial projections estimate that the proposed reductions could result in a loss of 6 to 9 billion meals annually, with Foodbank CEO Christopher Tan emphasizing that these cuts impact actual members of the local community.
- These reductions could deepen food crises for millions, pushing more families to rely on strained local support systems and complicating states' ability to respond.
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