Politics & Government
Study Shows The Consequences Of Budget Cuts To SNAP In Minnesota
The CEO of Second Harvest Heartland, Allison O'Toole, says she fears the impact of SNAP cuts during the budget talks in Washington.
March 3, 2025
As lawmakers in Washington consider a budget proposal to slash taxes, advocates in Minnesota are warning of the potential for devastating consequences for hundreds of thousands in the state.
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The non-partisan Food Research and Action Center says more than 458,000 Minnesotans rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits to put food on the table. The non-profit says SNAP also offers nine meals to every one that a local pantry can provide.
The FRAC study also found that among the Minnesota households relying on SNAP benefits:
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- 45% are with children
- 49% are with a person with a disability
- 35% have older adults in them
- 10,989 veterans rely on SNAP
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