Franklin County says more than 4,000 legal immigrants will lose SNAP benefits due to federal cuts

Franklin County: Over 4,000 Legal Immigrants to Lose SNAP Benefits

The Trump administration has introduced federal cuts to the food and nutrition assistance program, limiting SNAP eligibility to mostly U.S. citizens and green card holders.

As a result, more than 4,000 refugees and legal immigrants in Franklin County are expected to lose SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps, starting in November.

are among those who will be impacted by the changes.

These changes will mostly affect those who are not U.S. citizens or green card holders, with limited exceptions for some Haitian and Cuban refugees.

The county highlighted the issue at an event, bringing attention to the families affected and the community organizations that aid them.

Author's summary: Trump's administration cuts SNAP benefits for 4,000 immigrants.

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