Food banks feel growing demand amid SNAP benefit cuts

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May 20

NBCDFW | May 20, 2026

North Texas food banks report surging demand after SNAP cuts, with more families seeking emergency groceries while nonprofits face rising costs and tighter supplies. Watch video.

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