Idaho Refugees to Lose SNAP, Other Federal Benefits Under New Law

SNAP benefit changes may increase demand at Idaho food pantries as eligibility tightens

SNAP benefits are changing, which means Idahoans on food stamps may have to change their eating habits. I'm asking local food pantries if they've seen a shift in demand as the SNAP changes start going into effect.In the 23 years since the Mustard Seed Ministries was founded, manager Marion VanHofwegen said the pantry has grown significantly."It started off with just 8 shelves, we did a few food boxes a week," VanHofwegen told Idaho News 6. "So i…

States’ struggles to comply with new SNAP law will lead to benefit cuts, Democrats predict

The entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images)Democrats on a U.S. House subcommittee on food and nutrition policy warned Tuesday that big changes to the major federal nutrition assistance program in Republicans’ spending and tax cuts law this year will lead some states to cut benefits. The law that President Donald Trump championed and that Congress passed this summer without any Democratic votes mad…

Idaho refugees to lose SNAP, other federal benefits under new law

Refugees in Idaho face loss of federal aid programs amid new law signed by Trump, affecting SNAP, Medicaid, and more starting in 2026.