Food prices remain elevated in 2025, straining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients as proposed federal cuts could slash $300 billion from the program by 2034. Millions risk losing benefits, with most current recipients reporting that their assistance does not last the full month. As emergency allotments ended and food pantry demand rises, many SNAP households—now skewing toward higher incomes—are still struggling to meet nutritional needs and are cutting back on essentials.
Key Takeaways
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Proposed SNAP cuts could impact up to 7 million people, with most recipients already struggling to make benefits last.
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SNAP households are increasingly higher-income, but 68% say benefits barely cover nutritional needs amid high food costs.
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Major brands and retailers like Walmart and Tyson Foods are heavily exposed to changes in SNAP spending.
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