SNAP Benefit Cuts Impact Over 200,000 in Maine, Maryland, Colorado

President Donald Trump's recently signed "One Big Beautiful Bill" includes cuts of approximately $230 billion to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade, impacting hundreds of thousands of Americans across multiple states. In Maine, Senator Angus King estimates that 32,000 residents will lose or see reductions in benefits, sparking concerns among families struggling to afford food, especially in food desert areas. Maryland anticipates about 170,000 people losing SNAP benefits, with local food banks preparing for significant increased demand as food insecurity remains at pandemic-level highs. Republican officials, including Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith and Colorado's GOP representatives, argue that the bill aims to reform SNAP by reducing fraud and waste, particularly targeting states with high payment error rates, while protecting those most in need. However, local organizations and Democrats warn these cuts will increase reliance on food banks, reduce money flowing to businesses accepting SNAP, and exacerbate food insecurity for vulnerable populations. States like Colorado face new financial responsibilities under the bill due to their high error rates, potentially leading to further strain on food assistance programs.