SNAP Suspension: How Federal Food Aid Cuts Disproportionately Impact Black Americans

Nov 03, 2025 11:24 am CST

The suspension of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown highlights America's persistent racial economic disparities, with Black Americans representing over 25% of recipients despite being only 12.6% of the population. This article examines how systemic racism has created financial vulnerabilities that make marginalized communities particularly dependent on threatened food assistance programs.