WPTV is tracking developments with SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues. The pause on funds has impacted 40-million people nationwide, including a large number of seniors.
Record number of seniors using SNAP in Palm Beach County
WPTV’s Joel Lopez has been looking into the impact and found that United Way of Palm beach County has been working on a 10-year Hunger Relief Initiative where they track various needs, while finding solutions.
It uncovered since 2015 they’ve seen a 32.7% rise in seniors that are signing up for SNAP.
That means the numbers went from 22,701 in 2015 to 30,000+ in 2024…