SNAP under fire: Skimming thefts, proposed cuts leave Oregonians struggling to feed families

SNAP under fire: Skimming thefts, proposed cuts leave Oregonians struggling to feed families

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are facing another blow. Last week, the Department of Justice indicted 19 people for using skimming devices to steal half a million dollars in SNAP benefits from Oregonians – money then spent on baby formula to sell on the black market. What can Portland learn from Detroit? A lot Now, House Republicans are considering cutting $230 billion from the program ov…

Proposed SNAP Cuts Would Harm Children and the Economy

Proposed cuts to SNAP of $230 billion would be the largest in the program’s history and would severely impact children and the economy.