Politics & Government
Why The SNAP Food Crisis Isn't Over Yet
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has called for the almost 42 million people who receive SNAP to reapply.
December 16, 2025
SNAP benefits are back, but the federal government is hinting at changes to the food-assistance program.
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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has called for the almost 42 million people who receive SNAP to reapply and has threatened to yank funding from Democratic-led states.
Meanwhile, some food banks and food pantries are experiencing an increase in demand even after the government reopened in mid-November. Now, they’re bracing themselves.
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In Episode 6, we’re heading over to Arnold, Missouri to chat with Patrick McKelvey. He’s the executive director of Gateway Food Pantry.
Now, with upcoming SNAP work requirement changes because of the One Big Beautiful Bill, they’re worried the need will only increase.
And they anticipate other changes too. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has threatened to make additional bureaucratic changes to the federal food-assistance program. Jacob Fischler, States Newsroom’s D.C. Deputy Bureau Chief will help us understand what’s happening.
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