Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven't Improved
October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 14, 2026, by Joseph Llobrera, senior director of research for the Food Assistance Team, and research analyst Catlin Nchako:
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SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven't Improved
SNAP is our most effective tool in reducing food insecurity and hunger. In each of the last four recessions . . .
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SNAP Participation Has Dropped to Its Lowest Point in 17 Years, Even Though Economic Conditions Haven't Improved
SNAP is our most effective tool in reducing food insecurity and hunger. In each of the last four recessions . . .