Republicans target SNAP in federal spending cuts, food banks brace for impact. Story by Raquel Martin ... Political debate over SNAP. Democrats in Congress are pushing back against the proposed cuts.

The bill overhauls SNAP by requiring adults to work until they turn 65, rather than 55, as well as requiring states to shoulder administrative costs and a portion of food assistance benefits ...

(WGHP) — Local food banks are bracing for blowback if President Donald Trump’s megabill passes. In North Carolina alone, more than 1.4 million people count on SNAP benefits. 600,000 of them ...

Florida has roughly 2.9 million SNAP recipients — 13% of the state's population. With costs shifting to states, South Florida food aid groups warn that more families would be pushed into poverty.

SNAP shoppers spend an average of $801 on groceries each month — 19% more than non-SNAP households — but spread those dollars thin, shopping 6.4 retailers a month versus 5.9 for others.

Proposed changes to SNAP. House Republicans are proposing stricter work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents. Under current law, most adults ages 18 to 54 must work at least 20 ...

SNAP costs taxpayers roughly $112 billion per year, accounting for less than 2% of federal spending. Congress must pass a budget by March 14. White House responds ...