‘My Shelves Are Very Empty’: How a Year of SNAP Cuts Is Pressuring the Food System

This Civil Eats article examines how the first year of SNAP changes enacted through the 2025 federal tax law has affected individuals, food banks, and local food systems across the country. Through firsthand accounts and reporting from communities on the front lines, the article explores rising demand for emergency food assistance, increased pressure on charitable organizations, and the broader implications of reduced nutrition benefits for household food security and public health.