The federal government scaled back its share of SNAP administrative funding on October 9, 2026, saving an estimated $17 billion over five years. Georgetown Law's Center on Poverty and Inequality says states like Mississippi and West Virginia could see costs quadruple, and more than 20 governors have signed an open letter warning they may exit the program. A week later, SNAP usage was reported at its lowest level since 2009, down nearly 7 million since Trump took office. No state has yet moved to leave, and the federal government has not responded to the governors' letter.