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As states enact changes to SNAP benefits, recipients face new challenges

NPR | By A Martínez
Published May 20, 2026 at 3:53 AM CDT

States are phasing in major changes to food assistance. We hear from people who are feeling the impact and from Ty Jones Cox of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.