One Year After Republicans Pass Tax Law, New Honest Arizona Report Shows How Arizonans Are Hurting From Cuts to SNAP

TUCSON — Honest Arizona has a new report showing how Arizonans are already feeling Republican cuts to SNAP.

The Republican Tax Law, which was signed into law nearly a year ago, included cuts to SNAP that will impact 40 million Americans who rely on the program to afford food.

According to Honest Arizona's report:

"In the months after the passage of the Republican Tax Law, SNAP enrollment fell dramatically in Arizona – by 51%, the most significant decline in the country. As of April 2026, SNAP enrollment has declined by 473,793 people, including 205,223 children. In Pima County alone, more than 75,000 people lost their benefits. Food banks are reporting seeing surges in new visitors. Administrative barriers have made SNAP more difficult to access, with applicants reporting long waits for application and recertification approvals and challenges reaching agency staff by phone. The decline is happening without improving economic conditions, meaning that the change in enrollment numbers cannot be attributed to people finding jobs.

The cuts are causing food insecurity to reverberate, especially for families with children. Experts predicted that 1 million children would see food assistance to their families slashed or eliminated, including half a million children whose households will receive less than $100 per month on average. But the actual numbers could be much higher – in only 12 states with available data, 700,000 children have already lost SNAP benefits. Additionally, in an average month, 96,000 children will receive fewer food benefits through programs like free school meals and summer meal programs. Research shows that childhood food insecurity has long-term consequences extending beyond hunger itself. Reduced access to nutritious food is associated with poorer educational outcomes, increased behavioral challenges, and worse health outcomes over time."

The full report is available online HERE,

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