Starting November 1st, approximately 40 million Americans will lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to recent legislative changes. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), introduced by former President Donald Trump, has resulted in a cut of $186 billion from SNAP benefits.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opted not to utilize its emergency funds to support SNAP benefits, leading to this significant reduction in assistance. The demographic most affected by this loss is reportedly young, rural White Americans.
As previously reported, the implications of these cuts could have widespread effects on food security for millions of families across the country. The decision to not finance SNAP benefits through emergency funds has raised concerns among advocacy groups and community leaders.
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