How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks
Summary
A reduction in SNAP, a government assistance program for food, is affecting local food banks. Geoff Bennett talked with Elizabeth Keever from Harvesters food bank in Kansas City about the impact during a government shutdown.Key Facts
- SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a government food aid program.
- There is a government shutdown affecting government services.
- SNAP reductions mean less food assistance for people in need.
- Elizabeth Keever works at Harvesters, a food bank in Kansas City.
- Harvesters is seeing increased demand for food due to SNAP cuts.
- Food banks help provide food to people when government aid falls short.
- Geoff Bennett is covering the story about these impacts.
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