ICNA Relief USA Programs

ICNA Relief is disheartened by the changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which make it more difficult for many low-income individuals and families, including those we serve, to access essential food assistance.

The changes positioned in H.R. 1 expand work requirements, restrict or remove eligibility for certain groups, reduce projected benefit levels, and shift additional costs to states. SNAP is a critical resource for people who are working but earning low wages, facing temporary unemployment, experiencing housing or financial instability, or otherwise struggling to afford nutritious food. The impact of these changes is already being felt by families across the country.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, “More than 1 million children across just 22 states have lost access to SNAP.” ¹ These reductions in access raise serious concerns about the ability of vulnerable families to consistently meet their most basic nutritional needs.

While ICNA Relief supports policies that promote employment and self-sufficiency, food assistance should not become less accessible to people who are already struggling to meet their basic needs.

We urge policymakers to reconsider these changes and prioritize policies that strengthen food security, support economic stability, and ensure that no family is forced to choose between food and other essential expenses.

ICNA Relief is a proud member of The Alliance to End Hunger, which is a coalition of corporations, non-profits, faith-based organizations, universities, foundations, international organizations, and individuals.