The SNAP rollback will disproportionately impact Tribal communities, which already have high rates of food insecurity. prismreports
, such as limited resources, a lack of availability of culturally sensitive foods, and an inability to purchase food from Tribal farmers and producers, creating a barrier to food sovereignty.
As SNAP benefits expire, many local food banks are also scrambling to prepare for an anticipated spike in demand. According to Vollinger, many food banks say that, for every one meal they put out, SNAP has the potential to put out nine times the amount. Sally Latimer, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation and co-director of the Monacan Indian Nation Food Bank, says they have not yet seen an impact in their food bank. They anticipate they will see at least a 20% to 25% increase in recipients within a month of SNAP benefits ending.
Latimer has now allowed families to order their food pantry items online to empower them and ensure that whatever they receive is what they need and will use.
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