Oh, SNAP: How Program Cuts Are Impacting Food Access in the DMV

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has seen a significant decline in participation since 2025 due to work requirements and policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, impacting over 4.5 million people nationwide. In the DMV region, D.C. lost nearly 7,500 SNAP recipients, Maryland lost 39,000, and Virginia lost 111,000 between July 2025 and May 2026, with children disproportionately affected.