Recent analyses suggest that proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under the Trump administration could result in millions of people losing crucial food benefits. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that 2.4 million individuals may be affected as new work requirements are implemented. Experts warn that cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could adversely impact local economies, strain state budgets, and increase food insecurity, particularly in vulnerable communities. Advocacy groups are raising alarms about the potential consequences of these cuts, which may include the closure of independent grocery stores and the creation of food deserts in various states. As families brace for the changes, food banks are reporting increased demand, with some regions already feeling the strain. The looming cuts raise significant concerns about the future of food security for countless Americans.