More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Summary
More than 1.2 million children lost food aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) between July 2025 and 2026. Experts say the drop is not because fewer people need help but results from changes in federal rules and spending cuts made by President Donald Trump's government.Key Facts
- Over 1.2 million children lost SNAP benefits from July 2025 to 2026; the number could be as high as 1.5 million.
- SNAP helps families buy food, and losing benefits is harmful for children’s nutrition.
- The drop in SNAP participation is linked to President Trump's tax and spending law cutting over $1 trillion from social programs.
- The law added stricter work rules for adults on SNAP and shifted more program costs to states.
- About 5 million people overall lost SNAP benefits since the law changed.
- Economic conditions have not improved enough to explain why so many lost access to food aid.
- Some immigrants lost SNAP eligibility, and fears about immigration status may stop others from applying.
- Changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic that expanded SNAP benefits ended, contributing to the decline but not fully explaining it.
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