Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid sounds alarm for advocates

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 966

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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LINCOLN — The number of Nebraskans receiving public food aid has declined nearly 17%, or by about 25,000 people, since last July when Congress approved a massive 2025 tax and spending cuts package, according to newly released data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

May through June marked the sharpest single month participation drop — nearly 6,000 — since at least 2014, says watchdog group Nebraska Appleseed. That’s when DHHS started sharing …

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