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[Video] SNAP changes in Durham

Nearly 30,000 Durham County residents rely on SNAP for groceries. Starting Oct. 1, a shift in federal funding is expected to add $2.1 million to the county’s cost of administering the program. How should Durham cover the added expense while supporting neighbors who depend on it?

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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[Video] SNAP changes in Durham
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Hey there,

Nearly 30,000 people in Durham County rely on SNAP to help buy groceries and put food on their tables. As of Oct. 1, significant changes are coming to this vital program, but they might not be what you expect.

Starting Oct. 1, the federal government will decrease its contribution to the administrative costs of SNAP, dropping from 50% to just 25%. This means that states, like North Carolina, will need to cover the remaining 75%. For Durham County, this translates to an estimated additional cost of $2.1 million for the fiscal year, amounting to a total of about $7.8 million that the county will need to manage.

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