The Trump Administration has told states that household SNAP benefits will be reduced by 35%, according to Maine Equal Justice. This, despite judges' orders to fully fund SNAP with other federal funding sources during the government shutdown.

Kathy Kilrain del Rio, Advocacy and Programs Director for Maine Equal Justice, said that is forcing already struggling families to make tough choices.

"We know, because we've talked to people, that there are parents choosing not to eat to save money so they have it when they don't get their full benefit this month and they can feed their kids," Kilrain del Rio said.

Maine Equal Justice said SNAP benefits are calculated using the household's net countable income that considers household size, income, and costs such as heating and childcare.

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