Millions dropped from SNAP food assistance as funding faces September uncertainty
Summary
Millions of people in the U.S. have lost access to SNAP food assistance due to new federal rules and funding changes. Starting October 1, states must pay most of the costs to run the program, leading to worries about future funding and more cuts.Key Facts
- Starting October 1, states must cover 75% of SNAP program administrative costs.
- About 5 million Americans, including over 1.5 million children, have lost SNAP benefits since new rules were passed.
- Work requirements for SNAP were tightened, raising the age limit for able-bodied adults without dependents from 54 to 64.
- The rules also changed exemptions for parents and family members, lowering the age for work requirements from 18 to 14.
- The federal government will shift more program costs to states, based on the state's error rate in payments.
- States may pay 5% to 15% more in benefits costs starting as early as 2027.
- Food banks have increased help as SNAP assistance has been cut back.
- Some states, like Arizona, started working to reduce errors that increase their costs.
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