More than 80,000 Alabamians have lost food assistance, according to study

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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More than 80,000 Alabamians lost access to a federal anti-hunger program after Congress passed new restrictions on it, according to a new analysis.

According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning think tank based in Washington D.C., participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fell 11% between July 2025, when President Donald Trump signed a bill imposing new restrictions on the program, and this past May.

The study also found …

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