Quick Scoop

At least 770,000 children have lost SNAP benefits, according to recent reporting based on state data; another analysis puts the figure at over 800,000.

What the reports say

  • ProPublica reported that more than 770,000 children were no longer receiving SNAP benefits, using data from a dozen states.
  • A separate analysis cited by Common Dreams said about 800,000 children had been pushed off SNAP since the 2025 budget law.
  • First Focus on Children said more than 700,000 children in 12 states had already lost SNAP, and estimated the national total could be as high as 1 million.

Why the numbers vary

The estimates differ because they come from partial state reporting and different methods, not from one single nationwide count.

Bottom line

The safest current answer is that roughly 770,000 to 800,000 children have already lost SNAP benefits, with some groups warning the true national figure may be closer to 1 million.