Food stamp changes will cost states billions, raising fears about SNAP’s future

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 1,592

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Upcoming funding shifts in the federal food stamp program are poised to cost states billions of dollars, heightening fears that more Americans will lose access to the nation’s largest food assistance program.

Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act made major changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, or SNAP, including new eligibility and work requirements. Already, more than 4 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits, putting more pressure on food banks and food …

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