A Rapid Loss of Food Assistance: 375K Arizonans Cut off From SNAP Benefits in 6 Months
Arizona is experiencing a rapid erosion of access to SNAP benefits, and with it, a significant loss of food assistance for families across the state. In just six months, more than 375,000 Arizonans — including 160,000 children — have lost access to nutrition support they rely on to afford groceries.
These graphs show how quickly participation has declined since July 2025, when H.R. 1 was signed into law, reflecting a sharp and sudden drop in benefits reaching households and communities across the state. The decrease is likely, largely, the result of changes made to SNAP as part of H.R. 1.
This scale of loss in such a short timeframe is deeply concerning.
SNAP is one of the most effective tools for reducing hunger and helping families afford groceries while also supporting local economies. When hundreds of thousands of people lose access to benefits, the effects extend beyond individual households, impacting grocery stores, food producers, and communities throughout Arizona.
Ensuring that eligible families can access nutrition assistance is critical for the health, stability, and economic well-being of the entire state.
