Food Insecurity on the Rise: Valley Residents Rally to Save SNAP Benefits

Families in Crisis: Valley Residents Urge Rep. Duarte to Protect SNAP Benefits

Food Security at Risk: Cuts to SNAP Could Exacerbate Hunger and Poverty

According to Modbee, a group of people from the Central Valley gathered outside Rep. John Duarte’s office to ask him to stop cutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). They think these cuts will make it hard for many families to afford food.

SNAP helps people buy food and it’s very important for families who are struggling to afford groceries. In Rep. Duarte’s district, about 19% of the people rely on SNAP. Cutting this program will make it even harder for them to get food and will hurt the local economy.

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Food Insecurity on the Rise: Valley Residents Rally to Save SNAP Benefits (PHOTO: GOOGLE)

Food Security Under Threat: Seniors and Families Rely on SNAP for Survival

SNAP is a big help for many families in Rep. Duarte’s area. It’s especially important for seniors who don’t have much money and struggle to buy food. These families are asking Rep. Duarte to stop cutting SNAP benefits because they know it’s essential for their daily lives. They want him to help the people who need it most by keeping SNAP benefits the same.

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