SNAP Benefit Cuts Lead to Increased Demand for Food Pantries.
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As the US government winds down its pandemic assistance programs, extra SNAP benefits have expired, and payments are dropping by about $90 a month on average for individuals, and $250 or more for some families. This reduction comes as food prices in the US continue to rise, leaving many people facing hunger and malnutrition. Food banks are not a great option for many, and without the extra help, people are struggling to put food on the table. The pandemic-era assistance programs were working, but that safety net is fading fast, leaving many Americans facing food insecurity.
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