Communications Director, Connecticut Hospital Association
110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT
rall@chime.org, 203-265-7611
DAILY NEWS CLIP: September 28, 2026
CT Mirror – Friday, September 25, 2026
By Sasha Allen
In Connecticut, the number of people enrolled in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, fell by 15% from June 2025 to June 2026 — including nearly 18,000 fewer residents under 18 receiving benefits.
In total, 55,000 fewer people in Connecticut were on SNAP this June compared to last June, according to a report from DataHaven. Enrollment in the program decreased quickly under eligibility changes implemented through H.R. 1, which cut nearly $187 billion in federal program funding.
Communications Director, Connecticut Hospital Association
110 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT
rall@chime.org, 203-265-7611