Proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) may affect over 5 million people, risking reduced benefits. Diana Bacho, a mother of three, relies on SNAP for food and essential expenses, fearing she would need a second job without it. Local food bank leaders express concern about increased demand, stating they cannot fill the gaps created by federal cuts. For families like the Sanchez family, SNAP is vital for feeding their households. Advocacy continues as organizations highlight the dangers of diminished food assistance programs.
Diana Bacho of San Jose, a mother of three who works as a night janitor, said the program has not only helped to feed her family, it also has allowed her to meet other essential expenses, such as rent. Without her SNAP benefits, she said, she would have to get a second job.
Leslie Bacho, the CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, highlighted the severe impact of proposed cuts to SNAP, stating, "We cannot replace a gutted federal safety net. Lines will get longer for Second Harvest without the help of SNAP."
Mrs. Sanchez from Mountain View said SNAP funds aid in feeding her family of seven for half the month. "It has helped me a lot," she said, "especially in the pandemic."
According to the Urban Institute, the legislation could mean 5 million people would lose at least $25 in monthly SNAP benefits.
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