Millions of Americans, including Ohioans, don’t get SNAP even though they’re eligible

By: Marty Schladen

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,266

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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A Republican spending law that President Donald Trump signed last summer made the deepest cuts in history to the largest federal anti-hunger program. It comes as millions of Americans — and thousands of Ohioans — already aren’t getting benefits for which they’re eligible, according to a new analysis of government data.

The man who conducted the analysis said the changes will make what is already a severe problem much worse.

“Food assistance is terrible,” …

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