In addition to the USDA cuts, Congressional Republicans have proposed cutting $230 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which feeds more than 40 million low-income Americans.
“We’re anticipating we’re going to see greater need as more folks lose government jobs and benefits, which includes SNAP and Medicaid, and as inflation continues to have an impact on price of these items,” said Jen Muzia, Ballard Food Bank executive director. “It’s really a perfect storm of factors impacting food supply and we’re seeing shortages.”
Even before the federal cuts, Muzia said Ballard Food Bank was struggling to keep its shelves stocked with essentials. She explained that when food prices go
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