Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
Summary
Enrollment in the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the country’s largest food aid program, dropped by more than 13% in one year. This decline is linked to new work requirements and stricter rules introduced under President Donald Trump’s recent policy changes.Key Facts
- SNAP enrollment fell from 42.2 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026.
- The drop in participation is much larger than the government expected.
- Arizona saw the largest decline, with enrollment falling over 50% in 12 months.
- Other states with over 20% declines include Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, and Florida.
- The new rules include stricter work requirements for adults under 55 without children.
- Some people lost benefits because of paperwork issues or missing deadlines, not just work requirements.
- The average monthly SNAP benefit is $344 per household.
- The program helps more than 1 in 10 Americans, mostly with incomes below the poverty line.
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