Protect Florida Families from Harmful Federal Cuts

Congress is considering the most drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in our nation’s history — and Florida stands to lose the most. The proposed House reconciliation bill includes $723 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade, stripping $16 billion from Florida alone. SNAP changes could force 423,000 Floridians off food assistance and shift $1.6 billion in costs to the state starting in 2028. For the first time ever, Florida would be required to pay up to 25% of SNAP benefits — a sharp increase from the current 0%. These cuts would devastate working families, destabilize our economy, and force Florida to make impossible budget choices.

The stakes are enormous. Over 4 million Floridians rely on Medicaid, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Nearly 3 million depend on SNAP to put food on the table — 41% of whom are children and 25% seniors. Low-wage workers, rural communities, and 120,000 low-income seniors (the highest number in any state) would lose vital coverage and support. Florida is already facing a $2.8 billion deficit in FY 2026–27 — ballooning to $6.9 billion the following year. These federal cuts would only deepen the crisis, forcing the state to raise billions in new revenue or slash essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

This isn’t just a policy issue — it’s a human one. Without SNAP, families go hungry, and the burden falls on already overstretched food banks. Right now, SNAP provides nine meals for every one meal offered by a food bank. We simply cannot fill the gap. Florida could lose nearly 45,000 jobs and more than $4.5 billion in GDP. These cuts would mean less care, less food, and more hardship for those who can least afford it.

Take Action Today:
We must raise our voices now. Call your members of Congress and tell them Florida cannot absorb these devastating cuts. Share this alert with your networks and help us protect critical lifelines for millions. Together, we can stand up for Florida families and defend the services that keep our communities healthy, fed, and strong. If you need support in advocating for this cause please contact us  here at Florida Impact.

• Click here for a link to the recording on YouTube

• Click here to access the letter signed by 77 organizations urging Florida’s U.S. Senate delegation to reject cuts to health care and food assistance