SNAP overhaul reshapes access to food, sparks pushback

SNAP overhaul reshapes access to food, sparks pushback

In the year since Donald Trump returned to power, his administration and its allies in Congress have rolled out a series of harsh new rules for recipients of SNAP, the federal food assistance program formerly known as food stamps. From a massive budget cut to new work requirements, experts say, the changes are reshaping how the 42 million people who rely on the program can use the benefits to stave off hunger each month. But now, anti-hunger adv…

SNAP Benefits Changing in Some States–What You Can Buy and Who Qualifies

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has undergone changes under the Trump administration, and there are more to come.  SNAP recipients are receiving notification that their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards will not cover the cost of some foods deemed less healthy by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Here’s what we know about the changes.  Announcement of Changes  In December of 2025, USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins a…