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

Over 200 American mayors are urging the federal government to reverse planned cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which could strip states of billions of dollars and leave millions without food assistance. They argue these cuts, driven by budget constraints, will exacerbate hunger and strain local economies already struggling with the fallout from the pandemic. This call highlights a growing concern among local leaders about the potential long-term impacts on public health and social services, emphasizing the program's critical role in supporting vulnerable populations.