KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) – A major legislative package outlining tax cuts and spending is making its way through Congress this week. H.R. 1, or the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, also seeks to reform and cut back on several federal programs.
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, along with other food banks across the country, are closely watching what that could mean for SNAP benefits or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance. Associate Director Greta Faworski said Loaves and Fishes has seen a sharp increase in people asking for help since 2023, with inflation being a main driver.
“We are really currently experiencing the highest demand for service we have in our history of our organization, which is a little bit concerning in the sense that if there are additional increases, we’re going to have to really make sure we can stretch resources to help everyone,” Faworski said…