SNAP benefits are changing, which means Idahoans on food stamps may have to change their eating habits. I'm asking local food pantries if they've seen a shift in demand as the SNAP changes start going into effect.

In the 23 years since the Mustard Seed Ministries was founded, manager Marion VanHofwegen said the pantry has grown significantly.

"It started off with just 8 shelves, we did a few food boxes a week," VanHofwegen told Idaho News 6. "So it's increased quite a bit, and the need has increased as well." Idaho Food Pantries Prepare for SNAP Benefit Changes and Growing Demand

Now they do 500 to 600 food boxes per month.

"We have appointments scheduled every day with our clients, and they come in and they shop," VanHofwegen said.

VanHofwegen told me how the ministry's vision is

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