Key facts
- Snap enrollment fell 13%, from 41.6 million to 36.5 million, between July 2025 and June 2026.
- The "One Big Beautiful Act" expanded work requirements to ages 18-64 without dependents under 14.
- States must now cover 75% of Snap administrative costs.
- Arizona saw a 50% drop in Snap enrollment, while Kentucky saw a 6% decrease.
- The changes are projected to reduce Snap spending by $187 billion over 10 years.
Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) has decreased by 13% in the US following restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture. The number of recipients fell from 41.6 million in July 2025 to 36.5 million in June 2026. Critics argue these changes, part of the "One Big Beautiful Act," make it harder for Americans to feed their families, leading to increased demand at food banks and affecting school meal programs. The administration, however, views the reduction in recipients as a positive outcome, suggesting it incentivizes work.