Paul Richardson
More than 1 million low-income residents in 21 states could soon lose their government food stamps if they fail to meet new work requirements that began kicking in this month.
The rule change in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPs) was triggered by the improving economy, specifically, falling unemployment. But it is raising concerns among the poor, social service providers and food pantry workers, who fear an influx of hungry people.
An Associated Press analysis of food aid figures shows that nearly 1.1 million adults stand to lose all their benefits in 21 states.
And for many others, “it will mean a reduction in benefits, less food, less adequate nutrition.
