Proposed budget cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) threaten to drastically reduce food assistance for over 42 million Americans, potentially eliminating nearly 9.5 billion meals annually. Bay Area food banks are warning that this would severely impact vulnerable populations, particularly children and seniors. With SNAP providing crucial support to about 5.4 million Californians, leaders from prominent food banks are calling on officials to safeguard this vital anti-poverty program amid moves by Congressional Republicans for a $300 billion reduction in funding over the next decade.
Congressional Republicans aim to cut $300 billion in SNAP funding over the next decade, risking the loss of 9.5 billion meals annually and affecting 7 million Americans.
Food bank leaders warn that proposed SNAP cuts would devastate hunger relief efforts, stressing the program is critical for aiding 5.4 million Californians, including vulnerable populations.
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