EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As part of the recently passed Big Beautiful Bill, cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could take effect as early as September 30, leaving many low-income families at risk of losing critical food assistance.
The SNAP program, which provides food benefits to families in need, is set to face an estimated $230 billion reduction over the next decade. April Dominguez, the social services site manager for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, said the cuts will limit the number of individuals who can access the assistance they depend on.
“These cuts mean fewer people will get the help they need,” Dominguez said. “We help with the application process by working one-on-one with clients, ensuring all the necessary documents are filled out and submitted correctly.”…