‘Boots on the Ground’ free breakfast sees long line amid uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits

More than 1 million New York City residents are facing uncertainty with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families unsure how they’ll afford their next meal.

With benefits on hold, food insecurity is growing across the city.

In Mott Haven, volunteers are stepping up to fill the gap – serving free, hot meals to neighbors in need…

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