- About 18,000 Nebraskans lost SNAP benefits following the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, and food banks are feeling the impact.
- Project Hope is seeing an unusual spike in first-time clients, with new visitors arriving at a higher rate than the typical 25% over the last 45 days.
- Donations of food and money help, but Project Hope also needs volunteers to keep up with the growing summer demand.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for food banks — but this year, the summer rush is bigger than normal.
Rising grocery costs, seasonal demand, and a reduction in SNAP benefits are driving more people to food banks in north Omaha. Cars lined up outside Project Hope as families sought food assistance…