"Food Insecurity on the Rise: SNAP Enrollment Drops by 3.3 Million Amid Stricter Eligibility Rules A disturbing trend is emerging in the US, as a significant decline in participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has left many struggling to access the food they need. According to the latest data, some 3.3 million people have fallen off the rolls in the past year, a staggering drop that has left experts and advocates sounding the alarm. The decline is attributed to a new federal law that has tightened eligibility requirements, leaving many low-income households without a vital lifeline in the face of rising food prices and economic uncertainty. As the number of food insecure individuals continues to grow, policymakers are facing increasing pressure to revisit the program's eligibility criteria and ensure that those who need it most have access to the support they require."
Participation in SNAP has fallen by some 3.3 million people in the last year as a new federal law tightened eligibility, data shows.
