DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Clients and staff at a Dunkirk food pantry are worried about potential cuts to SNAP benefits.

At the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, which operates both a soup kitchen and emergency food pantry, officials say they've seen a 30% increase in demand compared to last year.

The facility serves residents who are already facing significant food insecurity challenges.

"I struggle to make ends meet," said Michelle Padro.

Padro, a single mother of a 17-year-old boy, receives $171 in food stamps monthly and questions what additional cuts could mean for families like hers.

"What else are you gonna take from us?" Padro said.

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