Anna Pope

But also we report on agriculture and rural issues in the Midwest and Great Plains.

So if you're in that area, you could probably find us there too.

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.