Gina Plata-Nino

One year after the largest SNAP cuts in program history under the Republican 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', 100,000 Ohioans are without food stamp assistance, and the state faces increased costs. The cuts, combined with a federal shutdown, have reduced benefits and strained food banks as families struggle with food insecurity and rising economic pressures.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased hunger among Americans, with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis adapting to higher costs and surging demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits since February 2025 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, exacerbating food insecurity for vulnerable groups.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry in Missouri. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and this February due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements for vulnerable groups.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance programs have increased hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry adapting by substituting cheaper proteins and facing higher demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, exacerbating food insecurity.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance programs have increased hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care adapting by offering cheaper alternatives. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026 due to policy changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated work requirement exemptions for vulnerable groups. Tennessee alone lost 100,000 SNAP recipients since fall 2025.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ended exemptions for work requirements, straining the charitable food system and vulnerable populations.

Rising grocery prices and federal food assistance cuts are increasing hunger in the U.S., with food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry struggling to meet surging demand. Over 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and this February due to stricter work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Rising grocery prices and federal cuts to food assistance programs have increased demand at food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis. Over 4 million Americans lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits between February 2025 and 2026, with Tennessee alone losing 100,000 recipients due to new work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump.