Food pantries across the US experience surge in demand as pandemic-era SNAP benefits come to an end.
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Food pantries in Maine are experiencing a surge in demand as the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits decrease. The reduction in benefits has left many families struggling to put food on the table, leading them to turn to food pantries for assistance. The increased demand is putting a strain on the resources of these pantries, which are already struggling to keep up with the needs of their communities.
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- Union County Food Banks See Increased Need as Pandemic SNAP Benefits End TAPinto.net
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