Following his recent inauguration, President Trump’s executive orders have triggered significant anxiety among New Yorkers, particularly regarding food security. The uncertainty stems from potential cuts to SNAP benefits, which nearly 2 million residents rely on for sustenance, as well as other factors like tariffs and rising utility costs. Leaders of food pantries in New York City express deep concerns over how these decisions could negatively impact their ability to assist those facing food insecurity. Organizations like WHEDco emphasize that many clients work full-time yet still struggle to afford basic groceries, underscoring the critical role of federal aid.
We're always, at this stage of our world, very, very anxious about what a quick turn could be, says Davon Russell, the President of the Women's Housing and Economic Development Co.
A SNAP decision that could prove costly Greg Silverman, the CEO and Executive Director of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, also discussed the consequences of cutting or reducing SNAP benefits.
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