A pause in SNAP benefits is causing financial strain to afford medical care

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The pause in SNAP benefits is forcing some families to make tough choices, whether to pay for food or medication.

A local community health center in Colorado Springs is bracing for the ripple effects and preparing to fill the gap for those who need help.

Lynnette Carson, a senior living on a fixed income and relying on SNAP benefits, says she’s feeling the pressure…

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