Food Depository CEO and Executive Director Kate Maehr writes an op-ed about our duty to support veterans who struggle to make ends meet. For people like Rafael Rosario and his family, the Hines VA Food Pantry and SNAP benefits both provide essential support. “SNAP helps us afford the best food,” Rafael says. “It’s an incredible relief.” However, the House of Representatives has proposed cuts to SNAP that would affect families like Rafael's. We must lift our collective voices to remind lawmakers that SNAP works.