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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don't provide data (apnews.com)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration said Tuesday that it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information about those receiving the assistance.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide data the department requested such as the names and immigration status of the aid recipients.

She said the cooperation is necessary in order to root out fraud in the program. Democratic states have sued to block the requirement.

About 42 million lower-income Americans, or 1 in 8, rely on SNAP to help buy groceries. The average monthly benefit is about $190 per person, or a little over $6 a day. The program is not normally in the political spotlight, but it has been this year.

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[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I am following a YouTuber who shows me how to feed a family of 4 on 20 to 30 dollars a week. Keeping that in mind for the same reason if I lose mine.