Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The Trump administration's policies have reduced SNAP enrollment by 6 million participants since 2024, with further cuts through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act projected to slash $186 billion in funding by 2034. The changes, including stricter eligibility rules and reduced benefits, are exacerbating food affordability challenges amid rising inflation and could force states to cover $9 billion in costs.

More than 1 million children and 4 million Americans lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) food benefits from July 2025 to March 2026 after Congress approved the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported a significant decline in participation in the federal food assistance program during this period.

More than 1 million children and 4 million Americans lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) food benefits between July 2025 and March 2026 after Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) reported this decline in participation.

SNAP participation has dropped by over 4.5 million people since July 2025, straining food banks and state agencies. Regulatory changes, including stricter eligibility rules and error rate penalties, have made the program harder to access, leading to increased demand for food bank assistance.

The article highlights the growing inadequacy of U.S. social safety net programs, particularly housing and food assistance, as costs for essentials like housing and healthcare outpace wages. It details systemic issues such as long waitlists for Section 8 housing, administrative errors in assistance programs, and policy decisions that prioritize tax cuts over support for low-income families.

Florida's SNAP enrollment dropped 23% from June 2025 to June 2026, with 2,285,099 residents enrolled in June compared to 2,970,283. The decline accelerated after the July 2025 enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cuts SNAP spending by $187 billion over a decade and imposes new state cost-sharing requirements for states with high payment error rates.

A study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that SNAP participation in the U.S. has dropped by 11% (4.5 million people) since the implementation of the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 in July 2025. Arizona saw the largest decline at 55%, followed by Louisiana (21%), Florida (19%), and Oklahoma (18%). The law included spending cuts to SNAP, with Republicans citing the need to balance safety net programs and reduce waste.

A study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 led to significant reductions in SNAP benefits, with Arizona experiencing the largest decline at 55%. Nationwide, SNAP participation dropped by 11% (4.5 million people) between July 2025 and April 2026.

A study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that the Budget Reconciliation Act of 2025 has led to a 11% decline in SNAP participation, with over 4.5 million people losing food assistance. Arizona experienced the largest drop at 55%, followed by Louisiana, Florida, and Oklahoma. Republicans argue the bill reduces waste and saves federal spending.

Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share costs for SNAP benefits starting October 2027. The law, signed by President Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates to cover some program costs, shifting funding from federal to state responsibility. Over 4.5 million people, including 1.5 million children, have lost food assistance since eligibility changes were enacted.

Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share costs for SNAP benefits, which will go into effect in October 2027. The law, signed by President Donald Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates to cover some program costs, leading to a reduction of 4.5 million beneficiaries, including 1.5 million children. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the changes will reduce federal spending by $190 billion over 10 years.

Advocates and public health experts urge Republicans in Congress to delay a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act requiring states to share costs of SNAP benefits starting October 2027. The law, signed by President Donald Trump in 2026, could result in over 4.5 million people losing food assistance, including 1.5 million children, as states take on financial responsibility for SNAP error rates.

Advocates and public health experts urge Congress to delay a Republican-backed law requiring states to share Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs, arguing it will reduce access to food assistance for millions, including 1.5 million children. The law, signed by President Trump, mandates states with high SNAP error rates begin covering some costs starting October 2027, projected to cut federal spending by $190 billion over ten years.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has seen a significant decline in participation since 2025 due to work requirements and policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting over 4.5 million people nationwide. In the DMV region, D.C. lost nearly 7,500 SNAP recipients, Maryland lost 39,000, and Virginia lost 111,000 between July 2025 and May 2026, with children disproportionately affected.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program will require states to fund a portion of benefits starting in 2027, potentially costing states over $9 billion. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced new eligibility and work requirements, leading to 4 million Americans losing benefits, while states with high payment error rates will face financial penalties.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP food stamp program will require states to fund billions in benefits starting in 2027, with penalties tied to payment error rates. Over 4 million Americans have already lost benefits, and states like Michigan, Texas, and New York face potential costs of hundreds of millions annually, raising concerns about reduced access to the program.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program require states to fund portions of benefits starting in 2027, potentially costing states over $9 billion annually. New eligibility and work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have already led to 4 million Americans losing benefits, with concerns growing that states may reduce access or withdraw from the program due to financial pressures.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program will require states to fund billions in benefits starting in 2027, leading to fears of reduced access for millions of Americans. States with high payment error rates will face penalties, and over 4 million people have already lost benefits since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program require states to fund portions of benefits starting in 2027, potentially costing states over $9 billion annually. States with high payment error rates will face penalties, and nearly 4 million Americans have already lost benefits since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program require states to fund some benefits starting in 2027, penalizing states with high payment error rates. Over 4 million Americans have already lost benefits, and states could face billions in costs, raising concerns about reduced access to food assistance.

Upcoming changes to the federal SNAP program require states to fund portions of benefits starting in 2027, potentially costing states over $9 billion annually. The changes, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, include stricter eligibility and work requirements, leading to 4 million Americans losing benefits. States with high payment error rates will face financial penalties, raising concerns about reduced access to food assistance and possible state exits from the program.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased hunger among Americans, with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis adapting to higher costs and surging demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits since February 2025 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, exacerbating food insecurity for vulnerable groups.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry in Missouri. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and this February due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements for vulnerable groups.

Louisiana experienced a 22% drop in children receiving SNAP benefits, with national data showing a 776,000 decline in children enrolled in the program since a 2025 policy change. The reforms, promoted by lawmakers as protecting vulnerable groups, led to reduced accessibility due to stricter requirements, according to experts.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance programs have increased hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry adapting by substituting cheaper proteins and facing higher demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, exacerbating food insecurity.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, straining the charitable food system and vulnerable populations.

Rising grocery prices and federal food assistance cuts are increasing hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry struggling to meet surging demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and this February due to stricter work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry in Missouri struggling to meet demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits since February 2025 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated exemptions for work requirements, affecting vulnerable groups like the elderly and homeless.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance programs have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis. Over 4 million Americans lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between February 2025 and 2026, with Tennessee alone losing 100,000 recipients due to new work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump.

Arizona experienced a significant drop in SNAP participation, with over 400,000 residents losing benefits since July due to changes from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The decline, attributed to stricter work requirements and agency cuts, has raised concerns about nationwide impacts of the legislation.