GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — New rules for those who receive federal food assistance are expected to impact thousands of people in West Michigan.
The Trump administration hails the changes as a move to make people less reliant on government assistance and move them into the workforce. But advocates for the poor say they will make the lives of those who are struggling unnecessarily harder.
The changes set to go into effect in January, which did not require congressional approval, would limit access to benefits like food stamps and other food assistance programs by restricting eligibility and eliminating waivers for areas with high unemployment. The federal government is estimating $5 billion in savings over five years.
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