SNAP Benefits Lapse Exacerbates Minneapolis Food Strain
A surge in demand for food assistance has been observed at Minneapolis food shelf Harvest From the Heart, where Director Chris Pangle notes that new visitors are often overwhelmed by the quality of free food available.
The demand for food assistance continues to grow, with a significant increase in new faces lining up outside the food shelf's doors in recent years.
- About 41 million people nationwide will not receive their monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, this November.
- Approximately 440,000 Minnesotans are affected by the SNAP benefits lapse.
A federal judge has temporarily ordered President Donald Trump's administration to release SNAP funding, as reported by ABC News.
Author's summary: Minneapolis food shelf faces increased demand.