Beshear Says Federal Food Assistance Changes Have Cut Benefits for More Than 80,000 Kentuckians
Governor Andy Beshear announced that changes to federal food assistance programs by the Trump administration have caused over 80,000 Kentuckians, including thousands of children and seniors, to lose access to benefits and face hunger. He has formally expressed his concerns…
Lexington, KY, October 14, 2026 —
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said changes to federal food assistance programs by the Trump administration have caused more than 80,000 Kentuckians to lose access to benefits. He said those affected include thousands of children and seniors, and warned that people are facing hunger.
Beshear has formally expressed his concerns to federal officials and Kentucky’s congressional delegation, according to the information provided. It did not specify when he sent the communications, which officials or members of Congress received them, or what response, if any, they have given.
The announcement did not identify the federal programs involved or describe the changes that led to the loss of benefits. It also did not provide a date for when the reported losses began, a breakdown of the affected population, or details about how the figure of more than 80,000 was calculated. The exact number of children and seniors affected was not provided.
Beshear’s statement links the reported loss of benefits to food insecurity among affected Kentuckians. No additional details were provided about the circumstances of individual households, the amount or duration of benefits lost, or other assistance available to them.
The information provided does not include a response from the Trump administration or further comment from Kentucky’s congressional delegation. The scope and effects of the federal changes, beyond the figures and concerns cited by Beshear, were not detailed.
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