Food banks in Washington are preparing for more people to need their help as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits are reduced.
Last week, Congressional Republicans approved changing how the food assistance program is administered as a part of the Trump Administration’s tax and spending legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Washington state officials believe more than 130,000 people across the state could lose their benefits as a result and that many more will see their benefits decreased.
The changes to SNAP come as food banks are struggling to keep up with rising food prices and are seeing an increase in demand for their services. Ballard Food Bank Executive Director Jen Muzia believes reducing food assistance will put more pressure on food banks…