Shifting food aid rules amid stubbornly high grocery prices

This cluster tracks mounting uncertainty around SNAP in 2026, from new federal and state policy changes to court fights over how food stamp data can be used. Videos warn that millions could lose or see reduced SNAP benefits due to new legislation, overpayment collections, work requirements, and a broader shift of programs like SNAP and Social Security services to online-only access. At the same time, explainers break down how SNAP works, while advocates and analysts highlight that grocery prices are unlikely to return to pre‑inflation norms, eroding the buying power of existing benefits. Together, these posts underscore how policy decisions and persistent food inflation are converging to make it harder for low-income households to afford basic groceries.