Cuts to SNAP benefits push many Americans to seek help from food banks
Summary
More than five million people have lost their SNAP food assistance benefits since a law passed last year under President Trump. The law reduced funding for SNAP, made work rules stricter, and shifted some program costs to states. This has led to more people using food banks for help.Key Facts
- Over five million people lost SNAP benefits after a new law passed last year.
- President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill, which cut SNAP funding.
- The law also expanded work requirements for SNAP recipients.
- Some expenses for the program were shifted from the federal government to states.
- As a result, food banks have seen increased demand from people needing food support.
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