Every $1 In SNAP 2.9 Million New Yorkers
(1 in 7 residents) receive SNAP benefits. Proposed changes would primarily affect able-bodied adults without dependents.
Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents the South Bronx, one of the nation’s most food-insecure districts, spoke passionately about the human cost. “To pull the rug out from under families who are already struggling is not just bad policy; it is a moral failure. In the Bronx, we know that SNAP is not a handout—it is a critical tool for survival and stability.” Cristina Contreras affirmed Lincoln Hospital’s unwavering commitment to its community, noting the direct link between nutrition, health, and well-being. “Our mission is to care for everyone who walks through our doors,” she said. “These cuts threaten the foundation of public health. We stand with our partners today to let our patients know that we will not abandon our community.”
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) / NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
generates between $1.50 and $1.80 in economic activity, meaning a reduction in benefits could negatively impact local economies.
Source: https://frac.org/
$1.1 Trillion In Health Cuts
11.8 million more Americans could become uninsured by 2034.
Source: NYTimes
financial burden onto New York, which faces up to $1.4 billion in new annual costs to maintain the program. Furthermore, punitive new work requirements and stricter eligibility rules for non-citizens are projected to strip over $900 million in food benefits from more than 340,000 New York households.
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LINCOLN NEWS
AUGUST 2025
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