As of Wednesday, around 30 million people across the United States will have their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits slashed, despite high prices and expert warnings about a “hunger cliff.”
The looming cuts are a reminder that “poverty is a policy choice in this country,” Elizabeth Lower-Basch, deputy executive director for the Center for Law and Social Policy, toldCongressional Progressive Caucus Chair“Tomorrow, SNAP benefits will drop back to pre-pandemic levels,” she tweeted. “That means $171 less each month for 520,000 Washington families struggling to make ends meet. Ending these increased benefits will cause more food insecurity and poverty.
“It’s unacceptable,” Jayapal added. “Poverty and hunger are policy choices. It’s time we step up and do more.”We’re proud to publish real news 365 days of the year, completely free of charge to our readers. But producing high-quality, independent work is not cost-free –If you found the piece above useful, informative, or inspiring, please consider supporting
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