Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps
Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
The Guardian reports: Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) has decreased significantly over the past year in the US following restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, which has forced more people to seek help from food banks or go hungry, stakeholders say.
This lifestyle story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Americans, Big Beautiful Act and Enrollment.
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- United States · Americas
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- Americans, Big Beautiful Act, Enrollment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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- Lifestyle
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- The number of people who receive food stamps has dropped from 41.6 million in July 2025, before the One Big Beautiful Act took effect, to 36.5 million in June 2026, a 13% decrease, according to the latest data… (The Guardian)
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