Anti-hunger advocate Liz Wills-O'Gilvie, 63, is fasting to protest cuts affecting food stamp support in Massachusetts. Reuters reports she has not eaten for 15 days as part of an effort to push Gov. Maura Healey to increase funding for what she describes as a shrinking food assistance program.
The action is framed by outlets as a response to broader federal policy changes under President Donald Trump that they say reduce or constrain food stamp benefits. Reporting ties her fast to the impact on residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), with the advocate seeking state-level funding to offset reductions and sustain program availability.
