Report shows Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for food banks

SNAP Program & Food Assistance - Democratic states are suing to block the Department of Agriculture from denying SNAP food assistance to green card holders, arguing the USDA lacks the authority to arbitrarily exclude groups from the program [1] - In fiscal year 2023, approximately 1% (434,000) of SNAP recipients were refugees, and 3% (13 million) were other non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents [4] - The Trump administration abruptly cut $500 million in deliveries from a program sending US-produced food to food banks, resulting in 4,34 cancelled deliveries between May and September [5] Impact on Food Banks & Recipients - Feeding America estimates SNAP provides nine times more meals than its food banks [6] - Food banks experienced abrupt cuts in funding without warning from the administration [9] - Reductions in both SNAP and Medicaid could force people to choose between healthcare and groceries [6][11] Potential Consequences - Some regions may face food shortages due to increased demand and limited state support for food banks [10] - Cuts to food assistance and Medicaid could create a "double whammy" for affected populations [11]