A recent update shows a decrease in people receiving food assistance. This change occurred after certain rules took effect.
The rules were implemented at the start of February. Since then, the number of people getting benefits has gone down.
Further information about this decline is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including a breakdown of how it affects different areas, such as Houston.
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