NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York Congressman Ritchie Torres is railing against claims that Democrats are responsible for the looming loss of federal food benefits.

In his Bronx district on Wednesday morning, Torres demanded President Trump come to the table and negotiate a compromise to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Democratic congressman says without those benefits, too many of his constituents will go without food, especially as prices tick higher everyday.

"In NY-15, there are 272,000 Bronxites who depend on SNAP for their survival. The Bronx is not Donald Trump's bargaining chip," Torres said during the press conference.

For Bronx resident Cathy McFadden, that struggle is real.

The wheelchair-bound 58-year-old has multiple sclerosis and cares for two teena

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