Some Minnesota families report SNAP cuts from $800 to $200 a month as food shelf demand climbs

Minnesota families have reported their monthly food assistance dropping from $800 to $200, putting more pressure on household budgets as local food organizations face growing demand, according to Open Cupboard executive director Jessica Francis.

At Today’s Harvest, visits increased about 10%, according to KSTP.

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Today’s Harvest locations collectively receive roughly 1,200 daily visitors.

Households unable to cover their expenses and people seeking help for the first time are increasingly turning to the food shelves run by Open Cupboard…

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