SNAP enrollment has significantly decreased since the implementation of new work requirements in mid-2025. The number of participants dropped by approximately 3.5 million, falling to about 38.5 million by January 2026. These changes followed the "One Big Beautiful Bill," signed into law by Donald Trump. The legislation expanded work requirements for able-bodied adults aged 18-64 without young dependents, requiring 80 hours per month of work or volunteering. Eligibility restrictions also tightened for certain legal immigrants. Nearly every state experienced a decline in SNAP participation after the policy took effect, except for Alaska, Hawaii, and Kentucky. Arizona saw the steepest drop, with participation falling by more than half. State officials attribute the decline primarily to the rapid implementation of the new federal rules. Efforts are underway in some states to connect affected residents with employment resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture oversees SNAP and noted the changes were the most sweeping in decades.