SNAP Benefits Map Shows States With Sharpest Decline in Recipients
Summary
The number of Americans receiving food support through the SNAP program dropped by about 5 million from March 2025 to March 2026. This decline followed policy changes made in 2025 under President Donald Trump that tightened rules for who can get benefits and added work requirements.Key Facts
- SNAP enrollment fell from about 42.2 million people in March 2025 to around 37.3 million in March 2026.
- Arizona had the largest drop in SNAP recipients, decreasing by 53.9%.
- Other states with big declines include Florida (21.1%), North Carolina (19.6%), Louisiana (17.4%), Nevada (16.7%), and Oklahoma (16.3%).
- Alaska was the only state to see an increase in SNAP enrollment, rising by 8.7%.
- New rules require able-bodied adults aged 18-64 without dependents to work at least 80 hours per month to keep benefits.
- Groups like veterans, homeless people, and former foster youth now have to meet work requirements too.
- Recipients must regularly submit paperwork and meet updated conditions; failure to do so can cause loss of benefits.
- The Trump administration said the changes aim to reduce fraud and dependency on assistance.
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