Beshear Calls for Federal Action After More than 80,000 Kentuckians Lose SNAP Benefits

More than 80,000 Kentuckians losing access to SNAP, governor says - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – During Thursday’s Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program coverage for thousands of Kentuckians. According to a release by the governor’s office, Beshear said more than 80,000 Kentuckians are losing access to SNAP benefits after federal changes. Beshear further stated he has sent a letter to Brooke Rollins, the U.S....

About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to food aid under federal rule changes

About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP benefits under new federal rules.

Beshear calls for federal action after more than 80,000 Kentuckians lose SNAP benefits

In a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Beshear said changes to SNAP are increasing food insecurity, impacting children and older adults.

About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to food aid under federal rule changes • Kentucky Lantern

About 80,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP benefits under new federal rules. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images)Some 80,000 Kentuckians have lost access to the food benefits known as SNAP because of federal changes to the program, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter sent to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Kentucky’s congressional delegation on Wednesday. Beshear said that number includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors. He aske…

Gov. Beshear: Trump administration changes to food aid programs leave over 80,000 Kentuckians facing hunger

Governor Andy Beshear says 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors in Kentucky are among thousands facing hunger after changes to federal food assistance programs.