SNAP Map Shows States Where Most People Have Lost Benefits
Summary
Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, the number of people receiving SNAP food benefits has dropped by about 4.2 million nationwide. This decline largely happened after new rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) took effect in mid-2025, tightening eligibility and work requirements for the program.Key Facts
- SNAP helps low- and no-income households buy groceries.
- SNAP participation fell from about 42.8 million in January 2025 to under 38.6 million in January 2026.
- The biggest drop happened between October and November 2025, when over 1 million people left SNAP in one month.
- Arizona had the largest percentage loss, with 43.27% of its participants losing benefits.
- Other states with big decreases include Georgia, Florida, California, Texas, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
- Some states, like Kentucky and New Hampshire, had very small declines, while Alaska and Hawaii saw slight increases.
- The Congressional Budget Office predicted about 4 million people would lose or see reduced benefits from the OBBBA changes.
- New rules expanded work requirements and removed some exemptions for groups like veterans and homeless individuals.
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