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Some New Yorkers Could Lose SNAP Benefits Next Week. Nearly Half Are Young People.
Published 1 week, 6 days ago
Description
New federal SNAP work requirements are now affecting thousands of New Yorkers, including veterans, older adults, young people, and parents who were previously exempt. With the June 1 deadline approaching, reporter Karen Yi joins us to explain why the city is urgently knocking on doors across the five boroughs to keep people from losing food assistance.
Photo: Karen Yi/ Gothamist : People wait in line at a food pantry.
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