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550,000 Texans lost food stamp access since the ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Food banks are feeling the strain.
By Christian Riley Dutcher at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Families are becoming increasingly reliant on local food banks after cuts to Texas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were enacted last year in the federal spending bill, sometimes referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”More than 15% of SNAP recipients last year are no longer ...
Key takeaway Feeding Texas, which represents food banks across the state, attributed the decline to new eligibility rules and work requirements under House Resolution 1.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The significant decline in SNAP recipients in Texas, with over 550,000 individuals losing access to benefits, will undoubtedly have a ripple effect on San Antonio 's community. Given the city's large military population, the removal of waivers for veterans with mental health challenges or PTSD is particularly concerning. The San Antonio Food Bank, already strained, will face increased demand, and its CEO Eric Cooper's warning that the food bank cannot fill the gap left by SNAP cuts is a pressing concern. As the food bank's resources are stretched, the impact on local families, especially those with children, will be severe. With more than half of the recipients who lost access to benefits being children, the long-term consequences on their health and well-being are a pressing concern for the community. The city's social services and healthcare systems must be prepared to address the potential rise in nutrition-related health issues and other challenges that may arise from this shift.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Families are becoming increasingly reliant on local food banks after cuts to Texas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) were enacted last year in the federal spending bill, sometimes referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”More than 15% of SNAP recipients last year are no longer ...
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