Anna Pope

Amparo Espinosa has been going to the Middell Food Pantry in Midwest City for about six years.

Espinosa likes coming here.

The people are nice.

But a month ago, she says there wasn't a wait.

Last month, many here were getting food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, including Espinosa.

This month, Espinosa has not yet received her $21 through SNAP.

She says the program helps her afford certain things.

But for others, she knows it is a lifeline.

For NPR News, I'm Anna Pope in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Amparo Espinosa has been going to the Mid-Del Food Pantry in Midwest City for about six years.

Espinosa likes coming here.

The people are nice.

But a month ago, she says there wasn't a wait.

Last month, many here were getting food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, including Espinosa.

This month, Espinosa has not yet received her $21 through SNAP.

She says the program helps her afford certain things, but for others, she knows it is a lifeline.

For NPR News, I'm Anna Pope in Midwest City, Oklahoma.