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

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Published on October 1, 2026 • Originally reported by Juliana Kim. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A customer shops for produce in an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas, on May 11.

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

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