SNAP funding cuts will leave millions of people without benefits

The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. It is intended to highlight health inequities and spark conversation, debate, and wonder.

Average number of people per month who used Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during fiscal year 2024: 41.7 million

Number of Californians who temporarily lost access to SNAP benefits during the recent government shutdown, before regaining access when California and 22 other states filed a lawsuit: 5.5 million

Number of people who are estimated to lose access to SNAP benefits during an average month between 2025 and 2034, due to funding cuts and eligibility changes from H.R. 1: 2.4 million

Estimated number of people who are expected to become uninsured by 2034, due to the Medicaid cuts in H.R.1: 10 million

Ratio of people in Alameda County who are experiencing hunger, or who are at risk of experiencing hunger: 1 in 4

Percent of people who rely on the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) who make less than $28,290 per year: 65%

Percent of ACCFB clients whose households include at least one family member with diabetes: 20%

Number of Alameda Health System (AHS) volunteers who spent time packing carrots and onions, and labeling cans at the ACCFB on Dec. 6: >40*

Total pounds of food AHS volunteers packed, enough for 13,319 meals: 16,047*

*Data courtesy of AHS