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What’s Happening
President Trump’s new bill is making major changes to food stamps (officially called SNAP). Starting in 2028, millions of American families could lose money they use to buy groceries.
Learn more about SNAP income limits by state for 2025 to see how your eligibility compares.
The impact is huge: 22 million families might lose some or all of their food stamp benefits. That’s about 5 million households losing $146 every month on average.
How the Changes Work
The new law changes how food stamps are paid for:
- Right now, the federal government pays for almost everything
- Starting in 2028, states must pay between 5% to 25% of the costs
- States with more paperwork mistakes have to pay more
- This means less money for food stamps in those states
Think of it like this: If a state makes too many errors processing applications, they get penalized with higher costs and less federal help.
Want to check your eligibility? Use our SNAP Benefits Calculator to see how much support you could get under the new rules.
The 10 States With the Deepest Cuts
Curious about how your state compares? Explore our full state-by-state SNAP guide for 2025 income and benefit limits.
| State | Funding Loss | % Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $479M | ‒43.9% |
| West Virginia | $262M | ‒43.6% |
| Georgia | $1.49B | ‒43% |
| Delaware | $112M | ‒41.6% |
| New Jersey | $846M | ‒41.4% |
| Mississippi | $367M | ‒41.1% |
| Indiana | $603M | ‒39.6% |
| Michigan | $1.29B | ‒39.6% |
| Oklahoma | $628M | ‒39.3% |
| Missouri | $630M | ‒39.3% |
How Many Families Will Be Affected
- About 22 million families could lose some or all of their SNAP benefits.
- Over 5 million families would lose an average of $146 per month.
- States with high error rates and heavy reliance on SNAP will feel the most pain.
Why These States Are Hit Hardest
- Higher dependency: States with more SNAP users are more vulnerable.
- Error penalties: States with higher administrative mistakes will pay a bigger share.
- Tighter state budgets: Low-income states will struggle to cover lost federal funding.
What Happens Next
States have until 2028 to prepare. They can either:
- Pay the extra costs themselves (using state tax money)
- Let benefits get cut for families
- Try to fix their systems to reduce errors
Many states are already struggling with tight budgets, so option two seems most likely.
Last Word
This bill will force states to choose between spending more of their own money or cutting food assistance for families who need it most. The states that are already having the hardest time managing their programs will face the biggest cuts.
For millions of American families, this could mean less food on the table starting in 2028.
Information based on analysis by The Commonwealth Fund and Urban Institute/isolated-segment.html
