SNAP Benefit Cuts Lead to Increased Demand for Food Pantries.
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.