Laura Bowles

Laura Bowles is a West Virginia mother of five children, aged four to thirteen, who faces the daunting task of managing her family's finances amidst the disruption of SNAP benefits. With her husband working full-time at Walmart for $14 an hour, the couple typically relies on SNAP to help with grocery costs. However, the loss of these benefits has forced Bowles to make difficult decisions about which household bills to pay, as they struggle to afford enough food for their growing family while also preparing for the arrival of a sixth child.