LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — 477,000 Nevadans will see their SNAP benefits reduced in the coming days, creating additional strain on local food banks already struggling with increased demand and rising food costs.

At a Salvation Army community meal, Cyril Lukas described the program as a lifeline that "keeps the hunger pain away." The senior citizen and veteran said he's grateful for the assistance but worries about the broader impact of the cuts.

VIDEO: Geneva Zoltek speaks to local receiving assistance through the Salvation Army community meal 'Our food banks are running low': Nevadans braces for demand surge amid SNAP cuts

"It's sort of scary. I'm thinking of people with children and half of them are struggling already... people are gonna be turning to food banks... and holidays are around t

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