SNAP stories
The federal government is considering major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that could increase hunger in Minnesota.
In response, DCYF and the Governor’s Children’s Cabinet held a series of roundtables across the state to highlight how these changes could harm families, strain Minnesota’s food system and pose serious risks to public health and the economy. Read their stories below.
Abbella DiNoto
SNAP participant
Jenna Couch
Pastor, Crossroads Campus Ministry
Gary Wertish
President, Minnesota Farmer’s Union
Jason Viana
Executive Director, Open Door
Steve Barthel
Director of Government Relations, Minnesota Grocers Association
Tiffanie Miller
Deputy Director for Employment and Economic Assistance, Dakota County
Krista Strum
Pastor, Hosanna Lutheran Church
Sophia Lenarz-Coy
Executive Director, The Food Group
Sitlaly Salinas
SNAP participant
Gail Donkers
Faribault farmer
Daisy DeLeon Esqueda
Manager, Echo Food Shelf
Virginia Witherspoon
Executive Director, Channel One Regional Food Bank
Jamie Hayes
Director of Human Services, Le Sueur County