Food banks brace for increased demand as SNAP cuts loom

The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work requirements.

SEATTLE — Nearly 1 million Washingtonians who rely on food assistance each month could face reduced benefits and stricter eligibility rules under a federal budget bill backed by former President Donald Trump, prompting alarm from state officials and food banks across the region.

The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work requirements that could disqualify tens of thousands. Food bank leaders warn of a coming crisis.

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