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“Right now, families across the state are still grappling with pandemic-related issues like rising food and fuel costs, crippling supply chain issues and more.\u00a0If this bill goes forward, Kentucky kids and their families are going to pay the price,” said Davis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Contact:<\/strong>\u00a0Adrienne Carter,\u00a0acarter@strength.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington, DC\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Last week, the Kentucky Legislature passed HB 7, which would make it harder for Kentucky residents to access critical public benefits like SNAP. The following is a statement from Share Our Strength\u2019s Senior Vice President Lisa Davis calling on Governor Beshear to veto this legislation:<\/p>\n

\u201cLast week, by passing HB 7, Kentucky\u2019s legislature voted to make it harder for Kentuckians to access food assistance programs like SNAP, at a time when families across the state are still grappling with pandemic-related issues like rising food and fuel costs, crippling supply chain issues and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThough some of the most harmful provisions of this legislation were dropped during the amendment process, the legislation will still have a profound impact, especially on Kentucky\u2019s kids. Because of its potential impact on the Community Eligibility Program, HB 7 could mean hundreds of thousands of kids lose access to free school meals. In addition, it could impact the state\u2019s most vulnerable kids\u2013those aged 0-5\u2013as child care facilities could lose funding to feed kids.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf this bill goes forward, Kentucky kids and their families are going to pay the price. We urge Governor Beshear to veto the legislation, and for lawmakers to work with Kentucky organizations to ensure continued program integrity.<\/p>\n

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