SNAP recipients struggle as pandemic boost expires.

With the end of extra pandemic-era cash assistance for food, SNAP users are buying 12% fewer groceries than a year ago and are increasingly trading down to private-label brands to stretch their SNAP money for groceries. However, those budgeting measures have expanded to all categories, including infant and home and garden departments. Walmart is becoming the store of choice for offering lower grocery prices, with the superstore capturing nearly 26% of SNAP dollars each year. SNAP recipients are not expressing more concern about their financial outlook for 2023 compared with two months ago.