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Changes to SNAP benefits begin Oct. 1 for millions of Americans: What to know
Major changes are coming on Oct. 1 for the tens of millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance from the federal government.
In the short term, most families will see a slight bump in their monthly payments to help afford groceries. But in the coming months, households will face stricter eligibility requirements and changes to how the benefits are administered that could ultimately result in far fewer benefits.
An estimated five million Americans — including more than 1 million children — have already lost SNAP assistance over the past year as part of President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending law, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Major changes to SNAP benefits took effect on Oct. 1. Here's what you need to know.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Some major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) took effect on October 1, 2026.
Most SNAP recipients will see a small increase in their monthly payments. The maximum monthly benefit for one person in the lower 48 states and Washington, D.C., rises from $298 to $306, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
For a family of four, the maximum benefit rises from $994 to $1,023.
The increase comes amid rising food costs – with an estimated 2.2% increase in grocery prices over the last year – but is also part of a larger policy change that could see reduced SNAP access in the coming months.
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