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SNAP cuts strain food banks as millions lose benefits

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Millions of Americans have been removed from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), creating a significant gap that food banks are struggling to fill. This reduction in SNAP participation is attributed to regulatory changes, including expanded work requirements and the removal of exceptions for certain groups, making the program harder to access. Consequently, food banks are experiencing increased demand and are purchasing record amounts of food to meet the needs of those who have lost benefits and individuals who are now reliant on charitable systems due to high prices. AI

RANK_REASON Policy changes impacting a major federal assistance program with significant downstream effects on social services. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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SNAP cuts strain food banks as millions lose benefits

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Avery Lotz ·

    Food banks confront growing SNAP gap

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