Direct answer: Several states have announced plans to reduce or suspend SNAP (food stamp) benefits in the wake of federal funding gaps or a shutdown, with many other states taking emergency steps to bridge gaps. The situation is evolving, but the core trend is that a number of states are either cutting back or suspending benefits, while others are funding state-level measures to support recipients temporarily. For the latest, states frequently cited include California, Arkansas, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and several others, with numerous reports noting additional states considering or implementing emergency funding or contingency measures. This is driven by the federal funding pause and state-level responses to cover shortfalls.
