Graphic of the week: Nearly 1 in 8 Ohioans are currently enrolled in SNAP

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Data included in HPIO’s recently released policy explainer, SNAP at a Glance: Key Changes from HR 1, shows that nearly 1 in 8 Ohioans are currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as illustrated above.
 
SNAP enables about 1.4 million Ohioans to meet their basic food needs and supports local economies by generating up to $1.50 in economic activity for every $1 in benefits spent.
 
HR 1, the July 2025 federal reconciliation bill, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” made substantial changes to SNAP that will affect eligibility for the program, as well as how the program is administered by Ohio and other states. Ohio’s share of SNAP costs is projected to rise 268%, from $146 million to nearly $540 million, due to provisions in HR 1 that shift more administrative and benefit costs onto states.
 
The policy explainer describes how HR 1’s SNAP eligibility restrictions and expanded work requirements are expected to negatively impact the ability of Ohioans to access healthy food.

To learn more about the issue, watch HPIO's explainer video featuring co-author Robin Blair-Ackison.