Republicans Considering Cutting SNAP Benefits As Part Of Deficit Reduction Plan
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The proposed cut would reverse a permanent boost put in place by President Joe Biden.

Summary

House Republicans are considering a 20% cut to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, impacting over 22 million households, as part of a $5 trillion deficit reduction plan.

The proposed changes to SNAP would save $247 billion over a decade by rolling back a Biden-era increase tied to the USDA’s “thrifty food plan.”

Critics argue the cuts could harm vulnerable populations and reduce demand for food production, while Republicans view the changes as a way to curb spending and encourage employment.

  • undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch
    3·
    1 day ago

    In Los Angeles I’m paying like $50 for a barebones, mostly produce and raw ingredients shopping trip 1-2 times per week. I’m vegan so I’m not buying milk, eggs, meat, etc. but sometimes I’ll buy processed fake meat (but those prices are insane right now too).

    • NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
      32·
      1 day ago

      Not that I suggest you do this, but in the context of eating cheap, you can get that cheaper by finding a place that sells larger bags of frozen vegetables, such as the carrot, pea, green bean, corn mixes. Go for the store brand to get that cheapest. They’re just as nutritious as they get flash frozen when their nutrients are at their peak. It won’t be very exiting though.

      You won’t have a lot of variety trying to eat on $292 a month.

      • undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch
        2·
        20 hours ago

        Good point. I do that to an extent for the reasons you’ve listed. I thought of produce because lately I’ve been into salads and wraps.

        I have no clue why others are downvoting you for this.