Community Corner
Food Pantries Prepare To See Rise In Demand After SNAP Benefits Cut
The federal government increased the food assistance benefits during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but that boost expired Wednesday.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Organizations and non-profits are expecting a rise in demand after reductions to SNAP benefits went into effect Wednesday, impacting millions of families.
The federal government increased the food assistance benefits during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but that boost expired Wednesday. Now households are seeing cuts ranging from $55 to $255 per person.
