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SNAP Cuts Fuel Food Crisis in Shawnee County | Topeka News
Shawnee County’s food insecurity crisis is hitting families hard as SNAP cuts and inflation force more households to choose between rent and meals. Local food providers like the Topeka Rescue Mission are overwhelmed, serving hundreds more families in June alone, while pantries report 50% surges in demand and skyrocketing costs. A recent merger temporarily shuttered key services, worsening the strain. Experts blame stricter federal work rules and shrinking government support, warning that charity can’t fill the gap left by SNAP. Nationwide food banks face similar pressures — and the crisis…
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