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Farmington Valley summit warns SNAP uncertainty and federal food‑aid cuts are widening local need
Summary
Health officials, state lawmakers and nonprofit leaders said rising local demand, a 50% reduction in federal TCAP deliveries and potential SNAP eligibility changes are stressing food banks; speakers urged state funding, better local data and coordinated outreach.
Speakers at a Farmington Valley Health District summit in Avon on food insecurity warned that rising need, shrinking federal food aid and pending SNAP changes are straining local food banks and pantries.
The district’s director of health, Stephanie Johnson, told attendees the service area covers about 110,000 residents and that “1 in 10 people are considered food insecure” while only “1 in 20 of those households received SNAP benefits,” underscoring a gap between need and federal reach. Moderator Christian DuBorg summarized the macro drivers: “an increase in need plus a decrease in federal supports and services plus an increase in food prices,” a combination he said will likely produce more food insecurity.
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