Amidst changes in SNAP Benefits allocation and limitations because of the debt ceiling problem in the country, food assistance advocates responded to the changes.
Food Assistance advocates responded to the SNAP benefits changes amidst the debt ceiling
Blythe-Perry, executive director of IFCS, said that before the pandemic, IFCS saw about 600 individuals every month, and during the pandemic, they are seeing 6,000 individuals every month. Even after the end of the pandemic, many still need food assistance support, such as SNAP benefits.
She added that the free food in the grocery stores will still be open to anyone who might lose or have reductions to SNAP benefits.
Blythe-Perry finally said that those affected by SNAP benefits reduction or elimination receive help through donations they bring in.
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Anyone hungry, we are going to help, said Blythe-Perry, SNAP Benefits advocate
Marc Jacobson, CEO of Hunger Free Colorado, disagreed with the expansion that the population will struggle to meet the requirement and instead lose the SNAP benefits.
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