LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For locals like Claire Putnam, SNAP benefits running dry isn't just an inconvenience; it turns her whole life around.

Claire showed me around her refrigerator, pointing out several drinks like juices, protein food replacement drink, veggies and cold cuts.

That's all she was able to get with her partial SNAP benefits this month.

“I got $63," Putnam said.

I asked her how much she usually gets.

"I usually get about $200," she said. “That’s not enough. That’s going to last me maybe a couple of weeks if I’m lucky."

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“I’m a high-functioning autistic," Putnam said. “I have four different stress a

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