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Almost 23,000 Mainers lost food assistance this year — see how many live in your town

States Newsroom · September 30, 2026

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Since the passage of President Trump’s signature legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” in July last year, enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has fallen by almost 23,000 in Maine, a decline of 13%. This includes almost 7,000 children who are no longer receiving food…

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