Fewer Florida residents are receiving federal food benefits

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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The number of Florida residents who receive federal food assistance dropped by 23% during the past year, state data published this month show.

There were 2,285,099 residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in June, down from the 2,970,283 in June 2025, data maintained by the Department of Children and Families show.

That’s about a 23% reduction. SNAP enrollment dropped steadily in each of the past 12 months.

Although significant, the decrease was …

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