DemocratsMillions Losing SNAP Benefits Thanks to Republicans
When the cost of gas, groceries, healthcare, and energy are rising, Republicans are making drastic cuts to the social safety net while spending billions on another Middle East war and giving tax cuts to corporations and billionaires.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will undergo a restructuring of its funding model in October. But even before the changes take effect, more than 4 million Americans — many of whom are children — have lost access to its critical food aid.
To access food benefits, adults must work or volunteer 80 hours each month. This now applies to veterans, homeless individuals, young adults aging out of foster care, parents of 14- to 17-year-olds and those aged 55 to 64.
Starting in October, states will be responsible for covering 75 percent of operational expenses, while the federal government will contribute only 25 percent.
Claudia Tenney voted for this. Remember that in November.
