“We Can’t Keep Up”: Food Banks Sound Alarm After SNAP Cuts

As food insecurity hits historic highs, food banks are warning they can’t keep up. With President Trump’s newly signed reconciliation bill — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — expanding SNAP work requirements and cutting benefits, organizations like Food Bank for the Heartland say the fallout will be severe. Already serving 1 in 7 in need across Nebraska and Iowa, they’re now facing shrinking federal support and ballooning demand. With pantry shelves running bare and USDA contributions slashed, food banks are turning to the public for help.