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"Many Rural Americans Can't Meet SNAP Program Work Requirements"

By Paul Foster
Published June 26, 2023 at 2:35 PM EDT
Ft. Wayne - Circa November 2021: SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantaged families.
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Ft. Wayne - Circa November 2021: SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantaged families.

The Daily Yonder's Sarah Melotte was our guest, recapping her story on how small towns and rural areas across America, particularly in the South, are facing tougher times due to new SNAP Program requirements. SNAP is a government program that provides income for food to low-wage individuals. With reports of food insecurity on the rise, this change could impact many who need it most. This interview originally aired on June 14, 2023.

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Paul Foster
Paul is a broadcasting and public relations veteran, having worked mostly in radio as well as television, news, marketing and higher education. His radio experience includes writing and reporting news, announcing both music and talk shows, management and sports play-by-play. He fully believe all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
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