SNAP Enrollment Drops 300k In Single Month—Here Are Worst Impacted States
Summary
SNAP, the U.S. food assistance program, lost over 300,000 participants in one month, with enrollment falling for 16 months straight. Changes in work requirements and eligibility rules under President Donald Trump's new law have contributed to this decline, but other factors may also play a role.Key Facts
- SNAP helps low- and no-income households pay for groceries.
- About 36.35 million people were enrolled in SNAP in June 2026, down from 36.69 million in May 2026.
- Enrollment has been falling since March 2025, before the new law took effect.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), passed in July 2025, expanded work requirements and raised the age limit from 59 to 64 for certain adults.
- Exemptions for veterans, homeless people, and former foster youth were removed or narrowed.
- Some parents with older children must now meet work or training rules to stay on SNAP.
- Participants must regularly confirm their eligibility to keep benefits, and failure to do so can lead to losing assistance.
- 34 states saw decreases in SNAP enrollment in June 2026, while 16 states saw increases.
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