LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With Arkansas already leading the nation in food insecurity, local hunger relief organizations are warning of severe fallout after the passage of a sweeping federal budget bill that cuts billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The bill—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by its supporters—passed both chambers of Congress this week and is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk.
While the legislation includes tax breaks and energy boosts, it also outlines nearly $200 billion in SNAP cuts, through increased state costs, stricter work requirements, and limited benefit updates. According to the Arkansas Foodbank, these changes could mean fewer meals for hundreds of thousands of Arkansans.
“These changes threaten access to food for families who are already struggling,” said Arkansas Foodbank CEO Brian Burton. “We call on our community to give, volunteer, and advocate—because no Arkansan should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.”
