With SNAP being cut dramatically, people will now need to look at food banks and community pantries. Nobody - the person behind you in line doesn't necessarily know what you're paying for your groceries with." "Now most people, or a lot of people I should say, shop with a debit card or credit card and EBT card. "That stigma has been removed," said Rybicki. People from all walks of life need the help and it’s becoming more of the norm for thousands in New York. "If you want to go online at 3 o'clock in the morning and screen yourself or file an application, you certainly can do that," said Rybicki. Gone are the days when people had to stand in line at the social services office. Over the years it has become easier to apply. "I would encourage anyone who thinks that they may need additional assistance or that they may be eligible for the programs to file an application." "A lot of the folks that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs are working families," said Rybicki. The need of those utilizing the program growing, as is the diversity in the backgrounds of those seeking assistance. "So we have seen an increase in the number of households that have applied for programs," Rybicki said.Īcross the U.S., 38 million people have met the need for SNAP, applied and received benefits in 2019 alone. That means more work for social services offices on all levels across New York and the country. "We've seen increases in prices of housing, increases in prices and food." "Since the pandemic, we've seen more people that are struggling with the ability to pay their rent," said Karen Rybicki, first deputy commissioner for Erie County Social Services. It’s important to note that the SNAP program was never designed to sustain a household by itself, however, with all of the difficulties people have endured over the last three years, it's understandable that the drop in support is hard for some families. The benefits have gone back to pre-pandemic levels, leaving many families across the Empire State needing more. Though he is unlikely to share any details about what he and Hamlin discussed as he focuses on the pursuit of his first win of the season.We’re officially in a new era of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. This will be when he returns from his one-race suspension. There will not be any opportunities to talk to Elliott until the trip to Sonoma Raceway. He said it would be more appropriate for media members to ask Elliott about the conversation. Though he shied away from sharing any details. Hamlin said as much during his media session at World Wide Technology Raceway. Some people have taken sides while others have simply said that they were happy to see some consistency in terms of penalties.Įlliott and Hamlin also took part in a conversation after the race. There have been nonstop conversations about the now-infamous incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That’s kind of the most dangerous move I think you can do to somebody is the hook deal.”Įlliott & Hamlin Talked After the Incident It’s good that they were kind of consistent in the calls for the exact same kind of retaliation, and I think that’s how it should be. “I feel like if you’re going to make a call on one guy for doing some move, you have to be consistent in what you call on another guy for doing a move. “In their position, what happened to Bubba last year is very similar to Monday night,” Blaney said. Blaney was just grateful that NASCAR showed consistency. There was an intentional hook that led to a suspension. He avoided taking sides as he focused more on NASCAR itself.Īs Blaney explained, the incident between Elliott and Hamlin had similarities to one featuring another close friend - Bubba Wallace. Gett圜hase Elliott (left) & Ryan Blaney (right) wait during pre-race ceremonies.Īs a close friend of Elliott’s, Blaney was in a tricky position when answering questions about the much-publicized incident at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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