Overview

• Speaking on Twitter Spaces on Oct. 18, Cardi B warned that families could struggle to afford Thanksgiving meals because of reduced food assistance.
• The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 cuts approximately $186 billion from SNAP through 2034, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.
• The law tightens work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, with eligibility reductions beginning in late 2025 and reported impacts on nearly 3 million young adults.
• About 20 states will see temporary SNAP waiver protections end on Nov. 2, 2025, a shift that could disrupt benefits for households relying on the program.
• Food assistance advocates and state officials caution that the changes will strain vulnerable families and local economies, as Cardi B also cites tariffs and high living costs.