POLITICSJun 17 · 11:51 UTCPENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STARKevin Hardy

More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry in Missouri struggling to meet demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits since February 2025 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated exemptions for work requirements, affecting vulnerable groups like the elderly and homeless.

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