New Yorkers skip meals, change diets as Trump admin fights paying SNAP

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New York City Residents Face Food Insecurity as Trump Administration Halts SNAP Payments

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the city's food distribution system, the Trump administration has paused payments to New Yorkers relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving many residents struggling to put food on the table.

Dozens of people turned out to a local food pantry in Bensonhurst, desperate for help. The founder of the Reaching Out Community Services food pantry, Tom Neve, reported a surge in calls from those needing assistance, but his limited staff and budget mean he can only serve people from four neighboring zip codes.

"I just don't have food," said Nelson Garcia, a 60-year-old SNAP recipient from Dyker Heights. "I eat once a day sometimes." The pressure is mounting as Garcia and others face the difficult decision of whether to put food on the table or pay for other essential expenses.

Local experts warn that children, older adults, and those with disabilities are most vulnerable to the effects of the paused payments. Sharis Suarez, 38, described how she has been forced to visit a pantry for the first time due to reduced SNAP benefits, saying it's "tough... especially because my kids have autism and they're selective about what foods they eat."

Food bank officials report seeing heartbreaking desperation, frustration, high anxiety, extreme stress, and worry among those affected. Zac Hall, senior vice president of programs at the Food Bank for NYC, stated that 90% of their partner pantries are reporting an increase in demand.

With nearly half a million New Yorkers relying on SNAP, the impact of the paused payments is being felt across the city. Grocery stores will also feel the consequences, with some losing up to 80% of their revenue from SNAP customers.

The situation highlights the need for policymakers to address the complex issues surrounding food insecurity in America's largest cities. As one local resident put it, "I don't like saying 'no' to my boys... but what do I do?" The fate of millions of Americans hangs in the balance as the Trump administration struggles to resolve this crisis.
 
🤯 50% of ppl relying on SNAP r livin in poverty, 25% r obese 🚽🍔 & 75% of kids rely on school meals for breakfast & lunch 📚🥑 but still we got politicians who dont wanna help ppl struggling 2 put food on the table 🤷‍♀️🥘 30-day pause can lead 2 a lot of suffering, especially 4 families w/ disabled members 👪💔 SNAP benefits r not just for ppl who r lazy, its 4 those whos literally cant afford food 🍴😓
 
🤕 I'm literally shaking thinking about all these ppl struggling to find food 🍔😓 the fact that a pause on SNAP payments is gonna affect so many families is just heartbreaking 😭 especially the ones with kids having autism like Sharis Suarez, can u even imagine? 🙏 90% of food banks in NYC are seeing a huge spike in demand and it's only gonna get worse if this admin doesn't do something soon 🕰️ I'm all about layout and structure, but sometimes it feels like the system is just broken 💔 we need to find a way to support our most vulnerable citizens ASAP 🚨
 
Ugh 🤕 this is getting serious ppl are really struggling & its not just about food its about dignity too ... SNAP recipients rnt being able 2 afford basic stuff like medication & rent & all they get is food which is like a drop in the ocean 4 them 80% of grocery store revenue from SNAP customers? thats crazy 💸 what's gonna happen when the pantries run out of food? 🤯
 
😕 This is super concerning, you know? Like, the idea that people are struggling so much they have to go to food pantries for the first time because their benefits got cut is just devastating 🤕. I feel like we're basically talking about a human emergency here 🚨. And it's not just the individuals affected – families with kids and older adults who rely on these programs for survival are going to be hit the hardest. We need some real talk from our policymakers about how to tackle food insecurity in this country, ASAP 💬. It can't just be a Band-Aid solution or some temporary fix; we need systemic changes that address the root causes of poverty and inequality 📈.
 
🤯 Like, have you seen the stats on SNAP recipients in NYC? 50% are senior citizens or have disabilities 🚼‍♀️👵 and 75% of them live below the poverty line 📉! And now with the pause on payments, it's like a ticking time bomb 🕰️. Food banks are reporting an insane 90% increase in demand 📈... and grocery stores will lose millions 🤑. We need to talk about food insecurity in this country ASAP! 🤝 Did you know that NYC has one of the highest rates of hunger-related hospitalizations? 🚑 It's time for policymakers to step up their game 🎯 and find a solution to this crisis before it's too late ⏰! 📊 1 in 7 people in NYC struggle with food insecurity, and that number is only going to rise if we don't act fast 💨.
 
🚨 Food insecurity is a real-life nightmare that we can't even imagine unless we're in it ourselves. Imagine having a fixed income, just enough to get by, but then suddenly your safety net gets pulled out from under you. That's what's happening to thousands of people in NYC right now because the Trump administration has paused SNAP payments.

It's heartbreaking to hear stories like Nelson's - someone who can only afford one meal a day because they're struggling to make ends meet. And it's not just about food, it's about dignity and basic human rights. The fact that some families have to choose between paying rent or putting food on the table is unacceptable.

We need policymakers to step in and address this crisis ASAP. We can't let people like Sharis's kids with autism go without the nutrition they need. Grocery stores are also feeling the pinch, which will only make things worse.

The thing that bothers me most is that we're not even talking about why this happened in the first place. Was it a budget decision? A policy change? We need answers and solutions, not just sympathy. The fate of millions hangs in the balance, and it's time for us to take action 💔
 
omg 🤯 i'm literally worried about these ppl struggling to get food 🍴💔 how can they afford anything else if they're not getting their SNAP payments? it's like they're being forced to choose between putting food on the table and paying bills 💸👀 what's happening in our country?! 😱
 
The news of the halted SNAP payments is a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of policy decisions on vulnerable populations 🤕. The fact that dozens of people are now lining up at food pantries, including those with autism, speaks volumes about the desperation faced by many. It's appalling to think that 90% of partner pantries are reporting an increase in demand, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity.

The Trump administration's decision to pause payments is particularly concerning given the demographics most affected – children, older adults, and those with disabilities. The impact will be felt not only by these individuals but also by their families, who will struggle to make ends meet. It's essential that policymakers recognize the interplay between economic stability and food security.

In this critical juncture, it's disheartening to witness the emotional toll of food insecurity on families. As one local resident so poignantly put it, the decision to prioritize food over other essential expenses is a heart-wrenching reality many are facing. It's time for policymakers to acknowledge the urgency of addressing these complex issues and work towards a more inclusive solution 🤝.
 
🤯 This is insane! 🙄 How can they just pause SNAP payments? It's not like the people who need it are just going to magically get money from somewhere else 🤑. I mean, what about all those families with kids and elderly members who rely on that program? 🤕 The thought of them having to choose between food and paying for other essentials is just heartbreaking 😔. We need to do something about this ASAP! 💪
 
man this is crazy 80% loss on SNAP customers for grocery stores? that's not just a loss its a disaster, they need some help ASAP. and what about all these ppl with disabilities like sharis suarezs kidz with autism, how r they supposed to eat? this isnt just about food security its about people's lives 🤕
 
😬 Food banks are already struggling 🤯 with donations and capacity, now this? It's not just NYC either, it's happening everywhere. People having to choose between food or meds, shelter... what even is that? 🚫 80% of revenue lost from grocery stores? That's just devastating for small businesses trying to stay afloat in the first place 💸
 
omg u guys can u even imagine having 2 dayz w/o food 🤯!! its not just ppl who need help, but their kids & elderly fam members too... autism is no joke & u gotta have basic nosh for ur kids. SNAP was in place 4 a reason & now its beng paused & its gonna affect every1 diffntly 👀 grocery stores r losin big time too 📉. we need 2 talk about dis ASAP, cant let ppl struggle like dis...its all abt priorities & making sure evry1 got basic needs covered 🤝
 
OMG 🤯, this is like, super worrying 🙅‍♂️! How can ppl be expected 2 put food on the table when they dont even have enough 4 basic necessities? 🤷‍♀️ It's not just about money, it's about dignity and being able 2 care 4 urself & loved ones 💕. SNAP is supposed 2 b a safety net, but now it feels like ppl r stuck in this vicious cycle 🔄. We need 2 talk abt this ASAP ⏰!
 
man dis is crazy 🤯 food insecurity in nyc is already a huge issue and now trump is just making it worse by pausing snap payments its not like they're helping anyone who's already struggling to make ends meet, instead they're leaving people with no choice but to go to food banks and pantries which are overpopulated and understaffed i feel bad for ppl like sharis suarez who has to deal with this on top of having autistic kids its just not right we need policies that support our communities not ones that leave them hanging 🤷‍♂️
 
🤯 Food insecurity is on the rise in NYC and it's a huge problem! 🚨 According to data from the USDA, 1 in 8 Americans are food insecure, which means they don't have access to enough food for an active, healthy life. 📊 In NYC alone, nearly half a million people rely on SNAP, which translates to over $2.5 billion annually. 🤑 But with the Trump admin's decision to pause payments, that number is expected to skyrocket! ⬆️

Here are some stats to put it into perspective:

* 70% of families who receive SNAP benefits also have children under the age of 18 🎂
* The average monthly SNAP benefit per person is around $150 💸
* 90% of Food Bank for NYC partner pantries report an increase in demand 😬

It's heartbreaking to see people struggling to put food on the table. But we can't just sit back and watch! We need policymakers to take action and address the root causes of food insecurity. 🤝 Some potential solutions include increasing funding for SNAP, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and implementing programs that support local food banks. 🍴

Let's get to the bottom of this crisis and find a way to feed our communities! 🌟
 
omg can't believe trump is doing this rn ppl r struggling so much already & u have to pause snap payments it's just cruel no matter how u spin it 🤯 food insecurity is a huge issue in nyc & now it's gonna get worse bc of this move gotta be something done ASAP about these policies
 
🤕 This is insane! How are they gonna expect people to just make ends meet on half the benefits? 🤑 SNAP is a lifeline for so many families, especially the vulnerable ones like seniors and kids with autism. What's next, halt Medicaid too? 😩 We need politicians who actually care about people's lives, not just big business donors. The fact that grocery stores are gonna lose 80% of their revenue from SNAP customers is just devastating 🍔😨. Someone needs to step in and fix this ASAP! 💪
 
🤕 This is a huge mess, and I feel so bad for these people who are already struggling to make ends meet. The fact that 90% of food banks in NYC are seeing an increase in demand is just heartbreaking 🍴. It's not just the money itself, but the dignity that comes with being able to provide basic necessities like food for yourself and your family. I'm worried about these kids who have autism and how they're going to get the nutrition they need 🤗. Can't we find a way to help these people without making things worse? It's not just about the SNAP program, it's about being human 👥.
 
OMG, its soooo unfair that ppl are struggling 2 get food 🤕😨. SNAP is a lifesaver fer alot of fams & its got 2 b fixed ASAP! 😡 The fact that grocery stores r gonna lose 80% of their revenue from it is just devastating 🤯. What's even worse is dat vulnerable ppl like kids & seniors are gettin hit the hardest 🤕. We gotta keep fightin fer them & demand change 💪🏽. Every1 deserves access 2 nutritious food, no matter what 🙌!
 
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