A significant decline has been observed in enrollment for the largest federally funded food aid program in the US. Over a 12-month period, enrollment dropped by more than 13%. This decrease is substantially larger than the government's initial estimate.

The decline is attributed to work requirements and other provisions implemented as part of a federal bill. Further details about the decline and its causes are available.

The impact of these provisions on enrollment is a key factor in the observed decline, with the government's estimates proving to be lower than the actual decrease.