NY Rep. Ritchie Torres Warns of SNAP Benefits Loss Impact on the Bronx
Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20251 min2,668 views
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- ⚠️ Congressman Ritchie Torres is speaking out against Republican claims that Democrats are responsible for the potential loss of federal food benefits.
- 🎯 Torres is demanding that President Trump negotiate a compromise to sustain these vital federal nutritional benefits.
Impact on Bronx Constituents
- 😥 Torres warns that without SNAP benefits, a significant number of his constituents in the Bronx will face food insecurity.
- 📈 This is particularly concerning as prices continue to rise due to inflation, making it harder for families to afford food.
- 📌 In New York's 15th congressional district, 272,000 Bronx residents rely on SNAP for their survival.
Addressing the Funding Issue
- 💰 Torres disputes President Trump's claims of government inability to sustain SNAP, citing a five billion dollar emergency contingency fund.
- 🗣️ He asserts that the President has the means to use this fund but is refusing to do so.
- 💻 Resources for finding food pantries and other assistance are available on the website abc7ny.com/foodhelp.
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