Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" take hold.
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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
SNAP enrollment dropping faster than expected. Here’s why(opens original report in a new tab)Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of… — The Hill
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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected(opens original report in a new tab)The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in — ABC News
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