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A Memphis pastor is sounding the alarm about potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), warning that such measures will exacerbate food insecurity in the community. In a heartfelt address, Pastor John Mitchell of the St. Andrew’s Community Church laid out the harsh realities facing families already struggling to make ends meet.
“We are on the brink of a crisis,” Pastor Mitchell said during a video news segment, highlighting the increasing reliance on SNAP by low-income families in Memphis. “These cuts will hurt the most vulnerable among us, and we cannot stand idly by while our neighbors go hungry.” With food prices soaring and wages stagnating, many families depend on SNAP benefits to put food on the table.
Paster Mitchell’s comments come in response to proposed legislative changes that would reduce the benefits allotted to SNAP recipients. He detailed the impact these cuts could have on local families, many of whom are already facing difficult choices between paying rent or buying groceries.
“When we cut programs that help feed our community, we are essentially telling people that their hunger doesn’t matter. This is not just an economic issue; it’s a moral one,” he stated emphatically. The pastor is mobilizing local churches and community leaders to combat the proposed cuts, urging everyone to advocate for those in need.
As the debate surrounding SNAP continues, community members are coming together to voice their concerns, seeking to ensure that food security remains a priority. Memphis, a city grappling with high poverty rates, can’t afford to take steps backward, according to Pastor Mitchell.
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