DIThe Distraction Index

#food assistance

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
1Noise
11.5Avg Dmg
30.3Avg Hype
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Food Stamp Benefits Reduction
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
8.6
Hype
51.3
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
HYPE2025-10-23
California National Guard Deployed to Support Food Banks During Shutdown
Resource Reallocationsingle state · broad
Damage
3.0
Hype
29.7
HYPE2025-10-23
New York Faces SNAP Benefits Crisis Affecting 3 Million
Resource Reallocationmulti state · broad
Damage
19.4
Hype
25.3
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
NOISE2025-04-19
USDA Urges States to Reinforce SNAP Work Requirements
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
14.9