Last year, Minnesotans made an estimated three million visits to local food shelves, and we know that many families in our state still lack access to nutritious and healthy meals. In fact, in Minnesota, one-in-ten households struggle with hunger.http://www.fox9.com/news/proposed-changes-to-snap-leave-nonprofits-concerned …
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I’m very disappointed that the President wants to make deep cuts toprograms like SNAP, which support millions of Americans below or close to the poverty line—most of whom work for low wages, are elderly or disabled, or care for young children.
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I met with SNAP participants, food bank & food shelf leaders, & experts on health & nutrition to discuss the effect of these proposed cuts. Under the President’s budget plan, MN would need to secure an additional $150 million just to maintain our current nutrition needs.pic.twitter.com/pnJoxGDoCR
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Thanks to those who met with me, & for standing up for families in need. W/o your help, food security for MNs could be in jeopardy. Know that I’ll be a fierce advocate for nutrition programs as we move into
#FarmBill debate bc that’s what families deserve. https://www.facebook.com/USSenTinaSmith/posts/638435933169504 …Show this thread
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