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- Last Updated
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SNAP Cuts Expected to Worsen Food Insecurity Across Multiple US States
Recent federal legislation under President Donald Trump's administration has introduced significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including cuts in funding, expanded work requirements, and tighter eligibility rules. These changes are expected to deepen food insecurity nationwide, with states like Hawaii, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Florida, and Illinois already experiencing increased demand at food banks and pantries. In Hawaii, although SNAP benefits previously met or exceeded meal costs, growing demand signals worsening conditions. Oklahoma faces additional financial burdens due to error rate penalties, which will shift costs to the state and increase reliance on charitable food systems. South Dakota's Feeding South Dakota food bank has reduced food distributions and budgets in response to federal cuts, while Florida's Harry Chapin Food Bank expects a doubling of demand and is seeking private donations to bridge the gap. Illinois may see up to 360,000 residents lose benefits due to new work requirements, prompting concern from local agencies and advocacy groups about the potential rise in food insecurity.
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