"The Preamble of the US Constitution is 52 words in length, but its general theme is very much like the four-word line from the Hippocratic Oath for doctors: First, do no harm. It makes clear that the federal government established through the Constitution provides many things to ensure domestic tranquility, including taking up the responsibility to promote the general welfare. In today's America, that includes ensuring the American people can afford to eat."
"Approximately 1.8 million New York City residents nearly a quarter of the entire population benefit from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The recipients are among the most vulnerable people in the city, living on low incomes and struggling daily to make ends meet in a city that constantly grows ever more expensive in which to dwell. SNAP benefits are a necessity, not a luxury, for these New Yorkers. Without this assistance, entire families would fall into hunger."
The Constitution assigns government responsibility to promote the general welfare, which includes ensuring people can afford food. Approximately 1.8 million New York City residents—nearly a quarter of the population—receive SNAP benefits and largely live on low incomes in an increasingly expensive city. SNAP benefits prevent families from falling into hunger. The USDA announced it will cease SNAP distributions as of Nov. 1 amid a federal shutdown, citing lack of funds. The administration blames Congressional Democrats while directing spending to other priorities. New York state and food banks are mobilizing to preserve benefits and meet anticipated increased demand.
Read at www.amny.com
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