Many refugees find themselves struggling as their SNAP benefits are drawn in after getting their first job. The money from said jobs is not enough to cover basic costs, and the benefits, often critical to the families, are scaled back due to their employment. Holly and Greg discuss what this means for immigrant and refugee families.
September 9th, 2025, 08:30 pm
KSL's Inside Sources
How getting a job triggers food insecurity for refugees
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Published September 9th, 2025, 08:30 pm
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Many refugees find themselves struggling as their SNAP benefits are drawn in after getting their first job. The money from said jobs is not enough to cover basic costs, and the benefits, often critical to the families, are scaled back due to their employment. Holly and Greg discuss what this means for immigrant and refugee families.
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