As federal food assistance shrinks, Jacksonville families are turning to local nonprofits for help

Published on August 20, 2026

Federal cuts to food assistance are being felt right here in Jacksonville. Millions of Americans have lost access to SNAP benefits following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and local nonprofits said the need in their community continues to grow.

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