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Arizona advocates defend SNAP as food stamps on chopping block in new bill

A new bill introduced in the Arizona state legislature aims to cut funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, sparking widespread concern among Arizonans who rely on the program. Advocates and recipients of SNAP gathered at the state capitol to voice their opposition, emphasizing the critical role the program plays in helping low-income families afford nutritious food. Critics of the bill argue that reducing SNAP benefits would lead to increased food insecurity and hardship, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and the disabled. The proposed cuts come at a time when many are still recovering from the economic impacts of the recent global health crisis, making the potential reduction in benefits even more detrimental.

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