Durham staff warn SNAP and Medicaid cuts could strain county programs; DINE needs $1.2M to continue
Durham County departments briefed commissioners on SNAP and Medicaid program risks amid federal policy changes and said the Durham Innovative Nutrition Education (DINE) Program would need about $1.2 million to continue through 2026; commissioners asked for demographic breakdowns, worst- and best-case scenarios and invited outreach to state/federal representatives.
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Durham County’s Department of Social Services and Public Health briefed commissioners on Aug. 4 about changes in federal policy that could reduce SNAP and Medicaid funding and the potential consequences for residents and county operations.
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