A new federal policy tied to President Trump’s tax law took effect this week, bringing the largest cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in its history. The program, which currently provides food aid to more than 40 million Americans, will now reach significantly fewer people.

According to federal estimates, roughly 2.4 million individuals — including families with children — are expected to lose benefits, with monthly support reductions ranging from $72 to $231.

The changes are expected to reshape grocery shopping habits nationwide. Discount retailers such as Walmart and other big-box chains are forecast to gain customers as households search for cheaper food options. At the same time, independent grocery operators, many already operating on thin profit margins, w

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