Current federal threats to SNAP, WIC would exacerbate hunger in Michigan

By: Julie Cassidy

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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At a time when hunger is on the rise in Michigan and food prices are skyrocketing, current federal threats to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) could further exacerbate food insecurity.

The Farm Bill proposal the U.S. House of Representatives passed on April 30 and the proposal that was just released by U.S. Senate Republicans do nothing to reverse the devastating impacts …

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