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With thousands of Massachusetts residents expected to lose access to food assistance benefits under the federal megalaw, Gov.
A House Republican proposal to dramatically reduce federal funding to the nation’s largest anti-hunger program would have a disastrous effect on low-income families, nutrition advocates say ...
Anti-Hunger Coalition highlights need to protect SNAP benefits. Michelle Masson. Thu, June 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM UTC. ... SNAP also gives positive educational outcomes for young kids.
A proposal by the federal government to collect state data on people receiving food assistance is receiving some pushback from anti-hunger advocates and some lawmakers.
With steep cuts to federal food assistance signed into law, state leaders in Massachusetts are looking to get ahead of the ...
But, anti-hunger advocates are pushing back, ... "Maybe they have SNAP, maybe they're only getting $26 a month, so they're turning to food pantries for their first time.
The Senate is looking to have states pay more for SNAP, ... Polis, anti-hunger groups raise objections to proposed SNAP Changes. By Caitlyn Kim · Jun. 13, 2025, 3:09 pm. Share: ...
Haley Kottler, campaign director at Kansas Appleseed, an anti-hunger advocacy organization, described the potential changes as “the most outlandish policy that I’ve seen on SNAP, maybe ever.” ...
The House-passed version of the bill cuts SNAP by more than $285 billion over the next 10 years, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, ...
Meg Zimmerman, Program Manager at End Hunger CT!, emphasizes this crucial connection: “SNAP is not only the most effective anti-hunger program in the country, but it’s also a key pathway to ...
Utah anti-hunger advocates express concern over SNAP changes in Trump's tax plan. Changes include expanded work requirements and reduced benefits, affecting 180,000 Utahns.