Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

What happened: Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fell after restrictions imposed by the Trump administration under the One Big Beautiful Act took effect, with stakeholders saying more people are seeking food banks or going hungry. Key numbers: Enrollment dropped from 41.6 million in July 2025 to 36.5 million in June 2026, a 13% decrease, per US Department of Agriculture data. Why it matters: Stakeholders say more people are at risk of food insecurity following the decline in enrollment.

Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fell after restrictions imposed by the Trump administration under the One Big Beautiful Act took effect, with stakeholders saying more people are seeking food banks or going hungry.

Stakeholders say more people are at risk of food insecurity following the decline in enrollment.