Officials & Leaders · Countywide
Federal SNAP change shifts more than $3 million to Guilford
Counties now carry more of the cost of running food assistance. The county budgeted for a $3.1 million loss.
September 30, 2026
Information as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
A change in federal law shifts more of the administrative cost of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to counties, WFMY reported, with Guilford's share topping $3 million.
The county's adopted budget lists a $3.1 million loss from H.R. 1 tied to reduced federal reimbursement for administering food and nutrition services. The county says more than 185,000 residents rely on safety-net programs.