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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough

USDA reports 5.3 million fewer SNAP participants following new work requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a decrease of 5.3 million SNAP participants between September 2025 and April 2026. This decline follows the implementation of new federal work requirements for program eligibility that took effect on February 1, 2026.

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Why It Matters

The change in enrollment figures reflects the impact of updated federal work mandates on the number of individuals receiving monthly food assistance benefits.

Key Facts

  • SNAP enrollment decreased by 5.3 million people between September 2025 and April 2026.
  • New federal work requirements for SNAP eligibility were implemented on February 1, 2026.
  • The comparison period spans from the end of federal fiscal year 2025 to April 2026.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal agency that administers SNAP and released the enrollment data.”