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SNAP Cuts Hit Kansas City Hard | Kansas City News
Kansas City is grappling with its worst food insecurity in decades, fueled by soaring grocery prices and brutal cuts to SNAP benefits. A July 2025 law slashed support for vulnerable groups—including veterans and the homeless—by raising work requirements and eliminating key exemptions. Thousands, including children, now face hunger as food pantries strain under demand, offering just a fraction of what SNAP once provided. With looming state-level cost hikes and penalties for errors starting next year, navigating the system has become even harder, risking benefits—even for those who’ve found…
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