Map of States Where SNAP Enrollment Plunging Fastest Amid 500K Monthly Drop
Summary
The number of people receiving SNAP food assistance has dropped by about 5.7 million since May 2025, after new work rules were introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025. Most states saw large declines in enrollment, except Alaska, which had a small increase.Key Facts
- SNAP helps low- and no-income households pay for groceries.
- Enrollment fell from 42.3 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of July 2025 tightened eligibility and added work requirements for many adults.
- Almost all states (49 out of 50) saw SNAP participation drop, with Arizona’s enrollment falling by over 50%.
- Georgia lost the largest number of recipients, about 705,600 people.
- Alaska was the only state to have an increase in SNAP enrollment, rising about 3.5%.
- Some people lost benefits due to paperwork or failing to meet new rules, not just higher income.
- The Trump administration says the decline also comes from fighting fraud and stronger finances in some households.
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