SNAP Changes Threaten Food Access for Shannondale Residents
New SNAP Restrictions May Spell Big Changes To Food Access In Small-Town W.Va.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, April 7, 2025
In a small community like Shannondale, nestled between stunning landscapes, residents face significant food access challenges amplified by the impending changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Although the Blue Ridge Food Pantry provides essential support to locals, who often struggle to reach stores like Bushel & Peck in nearby Charles Town, proposed new restrictions from state officials might complicate further access to nutritional resources. The West Virginia Public Broadcasting article outlines how these measures could impact the ability of low-income families in rural areas to purchase healthy food options amidst an ongoing conversation about nutrition and food policy reform.
