Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment fell by more than 13% in one year following expanded federal work ...

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA) data shows a drop in enrollment from 42.2 million in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May ...

About 160,000 fewer Massachusetts residents, including almost 60,000 children, receive benefits from a federal food ...

The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid ...

Payments through SNAP, the federal food assistance program, have been delayed during the government shutdown, but program cuts in this summer's budget bill already put vulnerable families at long-term ...

There are several changes coming to SNAP benefits in 2026, including stricter bans on what foods can be purchased The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of low-income ...

About 150,000 people have lost food assistance this year across the state because of expanded work rules. It’s less than expected, but there are signs of growing need as a central safety net program ...

Moises Arjona, Jr. argues that SNAP policy should restrict the purchase of unhealthy foods to combat rising obesity and ...

State officials estimate 100,000 people will receive the one-time benefit to help offset cuts in federal food assistance.

"One Big Beautiful Bill" shift costs to local governments and reduces spending in neighborhood stores and farmers' markets.