Explainer: Understanding the SNAP program—and what cuts to these benefits may mean
Last updated: June 23, 2026 Quick Answer: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program in the United States, serving roughly 42 million Americans as of recent data. This explainer covers how SNAP works, who qualifies, how benefits are calculated, and what proposed or enacted cuts to these benefits may… Read More: Explainer: Understanding the SNAP program—and what cuts to these benefits… »