SNAP Rules Tighten, Community Steps In

New federal SNAP rules are tightening eligibility for key groups like seniors, teens, veterans, and homeless individuals, now requiring 80 hours of work per month — excluding refugees and asylum seekers. But local heroes are stepping in: Foodbank’s budget surged to $2.5 million to fill the gap, Route One Farmer’s Market delivered 200,000+ pounds of fresh food despite losing federal funding, and Veggie Rescue moved 750,000+ pounds of surplus food to 70 nonprofits. The Santa Barbara Foundation’s new grants and community pantries — even on college campuses — are keeping the safety net strong, while rural programs tackle food deserts. Together, they’re proving resilience in the face of rising need. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e35e4260d88553bf