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SNAP Cuts Spur 15-Day Fast to Pressure Healey

8/16/2026

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Anti-hunger campaigner Liz Wills-O'Gilvie began a 15-day fast to pressure Governor Maura Healey to increase SNAP funding.
Massachusetts’ Department of Transitional Assistance reported SNAP enrollment fell by 182,000, daily call volume rose 9%, and callers unable to connect rose to 47% from 37%.
U.S. Department of Agriculture data show 5.3 million people have lost SNAP benefits since President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law overhauled the program.

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Anti-hunger campaigner Liz Wills-O'Gilvie began a 15-day fast to pressure Governor Maura Healey to increase SNAP funding.
Massachusetts’ Department of Transitional Assistance reported SNAP enrollment fell by 182,000, daily call volume rose 9%, and callers unable to connect rose to 47% from 37%.
U.S. Department of Agriculture data show 5.3 million people have lost SNAP benefits since President Donald Trump’s 2025 tax law overhauled the program.