Citing a hunger ‘crisis,’ US mayors call for end to federal SNAP cuts

Over 200 American mayors are urging the federal government to halt planned cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which they claim will remove millions from food assistance and cause billions in state-level financial strain. The mayors argue these cuts, which are part of federal budget reductions, will exacerbate an existing hunger crisis. This push highlights the ongoing debate about balancing federal budget priorities with the urgent need to support vulnerable populations struggling with food insecurity.