SNAP

Statement

Last week I joined state officials at the Department of Transitional Assistance to talk with current and former clients about the importance of federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We heard some compelling stories from folks struggling through tough times and from people who were able to get back on their feet thanks in part to programs like SNAP. SNAP and initiatives like it are safety nets for so many families, providing a small measure of security during difficult times. At the federal level, SNAP program funding is being threatened with devastating cuts, which will hurt many low income Americans. While the federal budget deficit needs to be addressed, that shouldn't happen solely through cuts to programs like SNAP.

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