A new farm bill in Congress could cut $30 billion from SNAP over ten years, worrying food bank leaders and lawmakers like Congressman Jim Costa, who say the program is crucial for families needing food and the economy.
New Farm Bill Proposes $30 Billion Cut to SNAP – Raising Concerns for Food Banks and Families Facing Food Insecurity
According to the published article of Your Central Valley, a new farm bill moving through Congress could make cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also called CalFresh. Natalie Caples, Co-CEO of the California Central Food Bank, stressed how important this bill is for people facing food insecurity and for food banks. She noted that recent talks in Congress included worrying details that could limit the government’s ability to handle rising food costs and other issues affecting SNAP.
The bill suggests cutting $30 billion from SNAP over the next ten years. Caples said food banks like hers cannot make up for this reduction. As food prices go up, if SNAP cannot adjust, families who need help will struggle even more. She warned that cutting SNAP benefits would hurt the economy and create a ripple effect, impacting many communities.
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25.8% of Fresno-Area Households Rely on CalFresh: Concerns Grow Over $30 Billion Cut to SNAP in New Farm Bill – Check It Now! (PHOTO: KQED)
Congressman Jim Costa Highlights Impact of SNAP Cuts on San Joaquin Valley – Advocates for Stronger Farm Bill to Combat Food Insecurity
Furthermore, Congressman Jim Costa from Fresno expressed his concerns, saying that cuts to SNAP would deeply affect families and farmers in the San Joaquin Valley. In his district, California’s 21st Congressional District, over 25.8% of households depend on SNAP, ranking it sixth in the nation for reliance on the program. Costa, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, promised to work for a strong Farm Bill that helps rural and underserved communities and ensures no one goes hungry.
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