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Nearly Every State in the US Had Declines in SNAP Recipients
Nearly 37 million people received benefits in April, as states report new paperwork burdens and cost shifts under the law.
- Between last July and April, more than 4 million people lost critical food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program , marking an 11% national decline since the sweeping tax law took effect.
- President Donald Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" last July, which expanded work requirements forcing adults up to age 64 to prove 80 hours of monthly work or volunteering to access food benefits.
- Arizona experienced the steepest decline, with enrollment falling nearly 55% from April 2025 to April 2026, while data from 19 states shows over 1 million children have lost food benefits since last July.
- Starting in October, the federal government will reduce its share of administrative costs to 25%, forcing states to shoulder 75% of operational expenses for the program, a shift that could drive further withdrawals.
- The National Grocers Association estimates reduced food aid will cut grocery sales by nearly $88 billion through 2034, while Children's Defense Fund president Starsky Wilson warned, "There's no replacement for SNAP if a state gets rid of it.
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