"Families who need the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been hearing rumblings about changes to the program's policies since May, when House Republicans first began altering work requirements and ages of eligibility in order to cut funding to the program. But now, amid the government shutdown, parents and children who need SNAP in order to put enough food on the table fear they will go without beginning on Nov. 1."
"Some might call them struggle meals, but they're just a smart way to spend your grocery money. If you're going to buy food and cook, lean into recipes that yield a big pot or baking dish-worth of food. You want meals that can feed a lot of mouths or be eaten as leftovers for lunches throughout the week. These are some of our favorite inexpensive meals that stretch for families to actually enjoy, not just get by."
House Republican changes since May have altered SNAP work requirements and ages of eligibility to reduce program funding. The government shutdown threatens SNAP distributions beginning Nov. 1, creating fear among parents and children that they will lack sufficient food. Growing food insecurity heightens the need for accessible recipes for inexpensive, stretchable meals. Families should prioritize recipes that yield large quantities, provide leftovers for lunches, and maximize grocery budgets. Economical ingredients like lentils offer protein, fiber, and affordability. Lentil and potato soup can provide warm, filling meals on a tight budget. Parents preparing such meals perform essential household food security work.
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