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SNAP Enrollment Plummets Nationwide | Lafayette Louisiana News
SNAP enrollment plummeted by over 13% in a single year — far worse than officials predicted — as stricter work requirements and chaotic implementation hit millions hard. While some lost benefits for failing to meet new rules, many others fell through the cracks due to paperwork hurdles or missing documents. Arizona saw the worst drop, with enrollment falling more than 50%, overwhelmed systems and confusion leaving families without aid. The fallout? More kids going hungry, food banks stretched thin, and a growing debate over whether the system is helping or hurting those it’s meant to serve…
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