A proposal by the federal government to collect state data on people receiving food assistance is receiving some pushback from anti-hunger advocates and some lawmakers.

A House Republican proposal to dramatically reduce federal funding to the nation’s largest anti-hunger program would have a disastrous effect on low-income families, nutrition advocates say ...

Haley Kottler, campaign director at Kansas Appleseed, an anti-hunger advocacy organization, described the potential changes as “the most outlandish policy that I’ve seen on SNAP, maybe ever.” ...

President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill" shifts more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states.

With steep cuts to federal food assistance signed into law, state leaders in Massachusetts are looking to get ahead of the ...

The Senate is looking to have states pay more for SNAP, ... Polis, anti-hunger groups raise objections to proposed SNAP Changes. By Caitlyn Kim · Jun. 13, 2025, 3:09 pm. Share: ...

But, anti-hunger advocates are pushing back, ... "Maybe they have SNAP, maybe they're only getting $26 a month, so they're turning to food pantries for their first time.

Montana Food Bank Network is gravely concerned about the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes the most significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Anti-Hunger Coalition highlights need to protect SNAP benefits. Michelle Masson. Thu, June 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM UTC. ... SNAP also gives positive educational outcomes for young kids.

Meg Zimmerman, Program Manager at End Hunger CT!, emphasizes this crucial connection: “SNAP is not only the most effective anti-hunger program in the country, but it’s also a key pathway to ...

Utah anti-hunger advocates express concern over SNAP changes in Trump's tax plan. Changes include expanded work requirements and reduced benefits, affecting 180,000 Utahns.