Rebecca Piazza

Lauren Bauer, a fellow at the Brookings Institute focusing on social safety nets, and Rebecca Piazza, Executive Director at Code for America with a background in USDA, discuss the drastic $186 billion cuts to SNAP. They highlight how these changes threaten the food security of 5.5 million Californians relying on Cal Fresh. The conversation delves into the implications for low-income families and the critical roles of community support and food banks in mitigating rising hunger levels amid economic downturns.