Wright’s Market owner Jimmy Wright stands inside his story in Opelika, Alabama on July 17, 2025. Wright worries cuts to SNAP will cause smaller grocers to shut down.
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Trump’s tax and spending law makes the largest cut in history to one of the nation’s biggest safety net programs. Today on the show, we explore how cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, impacts families and grocery stores alike.
Based on the digital story: Independent grocery stores have had a tough five years. SNAP cuts will make it harder
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