New York City officials report that many local recipients of food benefits are at risk of losing them due to recently passed federal tax legislation. The Congressional Budget Office believes the law will primarily benefit wealthy Americans, worsening conditions for poorer families. Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will likely lead to reduced payments, program exclusions, and increased proof of work requirements. The new law also imposes financial burdens on the state, which must begin covering a portion of benefits and additional administrative costs.
Thousands of New York City residents receiving federal food benefits are in jeopardy due to President Trump's tax law, which aims to eliminate waste and fraud but may harm the poorest families.
Molly Wasow Park, commissioner of the city Department of Social Services, warns that the changes will lead to increased food insecurity for New York's most vulnerable populations.
The new legislation mandates that New York will cover 15% of SNAP benefits, which is approximately $1.2 billion a year, creating financial strain on state and city budgets.
Emergency food providers characterize the law's cuts as a 'catastrophe' for families facing rising rents, food prices, and childcare costs.
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