The Miami Times: Miami-Dade Families Rely on Nonprofits
The Miami Times: SNAP cuts leave Miami-Dade families relying on overstretched nonprofits
Food banks and nonprofits across Miami-Dade are bracing for a sharp rise in demand as confusion and fear spread over sudden cuts to federal nutrition aid.
The Trump administration announced Monday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamp recipients will receive only half of their usual monthly benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Organizations from North Miami-Dade to Florida City say they are already seeing longer lines, more calls, and seniors arriving before dawn.