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Mayors Warn SNAP Cuts Could Worsen Hunger | Lexington News
Over 200 mayors are sounding the alarm as new SNAP rules threaten to slash food aid for millions, forcing states to foot the bill starting in 2027. They argue these changes — including stricter work requirements and error-based penalties — will devastate food banks and deepen hunger, especially as costs soar and wages stall. With over 4 million already cut off, mayors from both parties warn private charities can’t bridge the gap, and urge lawmakers to delay implementation and restore federal funding. One mayor even shared how SNAP saved him as a child — underscoring that no substitute exists…
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