URGENT: Nutritionist Warns: SNAP Crisis Exposes Nation's Food Policy Failures

Breaking News: SNAP Crisis Exposes Nation's Food Policy Failures A nutrition policy expert is sounding the alarm on the nation's food assistance program, warning of a crisis that affects millions of Americans. According to Marion Nestle, a leading nutrition expert, 42 million people in the US, including 16 million children, rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to access food due to inconsistent income. The program, however, only covers part of their food needs, leaving many struggling to make ends meet. Nestle, who has studied the food industry for decades, points to the Trump administration's efforts to withhold SNAP benefits as a stark reminder of the nation's fragile economy. The current uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits has food banks warning of a crisis. The crisis is not new, but the current situation has brought it to a head. Nestle's book, Food Politics, published in 2002, highlighted the intersection of food and politics. Since then, the issue has only grown more pressing. As the 2025 government shutdown looms, the outlook for SNAP benefits remains uncertain. Food banks are bracing for the worst, and experts like Nestle are calling for immediate action to address the crisis. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.