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SNAP's funding model is starting to change. Here's what that means for the program

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What happened

States will start to pay a larger share of the bill to run the food assistance program, as federal funding for operational costs shrinks.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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