The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is America’s largest anti-hunger initiative, serving roughly 42 million people, according to the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS).
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 included major overhauls of the program, which impact its funding, eligibility requirements and allowable purchases for the 12% of the U.S. population who rely on monthly SNAP benefits to buy food.
