Second Harvest Heartland says new federal SNAP cuts will harm up to 150,000 Minnesotans. The anti-hunger nonprofit urges residents to speak out and advocate for change.
Zach Rodvold
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SNAP challenge highlights why hunger remains a crisis
Food shelves across Minnesota have seen a steady increase in visits since 2020, highlighting an ongoing hunger crisis, with Minnesotans visiting food shelves a record 7.5 million times in 2023, the hungriest year on record.
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Universal meals a success
Minnesota’s universal free meals program served more than 150 million breakfasts and lunches in its first full year, saving families thousands of dollars and nurturing children, while food shelves across the state are stretched to their limits to meet the demand of hungry Minnesotans.