The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1. The latest USDA data shows that as of April 2026, there were 37,011,096 enrollees, a decline of 5,371,343. According to the USDA data report, from April 2025 to April 2026, Alaska's SNAP enrollments increased 8.2%. Previously, work requirements were applied to adults ages 18–54 who are physically and mentally able to work and don’t have dependents under age 18.