In February, Lee Rosen heard from the state of Arizona that his monthly food-assistance benefit had been terminated.
He felt the impact of losing his $260 stipend immediately.
“I’ve been stretching,” said the 69-year-old from Phoenix whose refrigerator is stocked with three eggs, a quart of milk and a few bottles of condiments. “I’ve never been like this in my life, but now I’m on a tight, tight budget.”…