By Marc H. Morial

(Trice Edney Wire) – “The loss of SNAP benefits leads to food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition … Low-income children who go without nutritious food will struggle to learn in classrooms, impacting their educational performance and advancement … Suspending SNAP benefits also has economic consequences beyond hunger and public health. Without SNAP funds, SNAP recipients will not be able to frequent retailers, causing a significant loss in revenue, increased food waste, and a negative impact on Plaintiff States’ economies overall.” Lawsuit filed by 25 states against the Trump administration

As the government shutdown drags on, America’s most crucial food assistance programs are on the verge of running out of funds, threatening to suspend support for millions of families,

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