#food_assistance | The Distraction Index
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#food_assistance
6 events across 6 weeks
0
Damage
2
Distraction
4
Noise
12.0
Avg A
21.4
Avg B
WEEK 53
Dec 28 – Jan 3
NOISE
2026-01-01
Multiple States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy
Policy Change
multi state · moderate
A
12.5
B
21.5
WEEK 44
Oct 26 – Nov 1
DIST
2025-10-30
SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown
Resource Reallocation
multi state · broad
A
17.4
B
30.2
WEEK 42
Oct 12 – 18
NOISE
2025-10-17
Arizona Lost Nearly 2 Million Pounds of Food Aid to Trump Cuts
Resource Reallocation
single state · broad
A
10.7
B
18.9
WEEK 25
Jun 15 – 21
DIST
2025-06-14
SNAP Cuts in Trump Reconciliation Bill Threaten Food Assistance
Resource Reallocation
multi state · broad
A
22.1
B
25.4
WEEK 13
Mar 23 – 29
NOISE
2025-03-29
USDA Cuts $3.4 Million in Aid to State Food Banks
Resource Reallocation
single state · broad
A
8.5
B
16.0
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
USDA Cuts $1 Billion in Local Food Purchases Affecting Child Care Centers
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
A
0.9
B
16.5