For more than 1.8 million New Yorkers, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is a critical lifeline.

But the program could potentially face steep cuts this year due to House Republicans weighing a budget plan, which proposes cutting funding for social programs like SNAP and Medicare.

In response, a number of lawmakers and local officials, including my next guest, are sounding the alarm and calling on members of Congress to protect funding for food assistance.

Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Tuesday to discuss what’s at stake.

DSS oversees the human resources administration and homeless services.

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.