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Union County Prepares for Cuts to SNAP and Other Social Programs
Local officials warn of impending reductions in federal and state funding for social services
Published on Feb. 3, 2026
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Changes coming from the federal and state levels that Union County officials warned about in November are set to hit locally later this year. The county commissioners approved the annual funding allotment for the Human Services department, with Commissioner Tom McCarthy telling the board that reductions in SNAP and other social programs are expected.
Why it matters
The upcoming cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and other social services will have a significant impact on low-income residents in Union County, who rely on these programs to meet their basic needs. This could lead to increased food insecurity and financial hardship for vulnerable populations in the region.
The details
The county commissioners approved the annual funding allotment for the Human Services department, with Commissioner Tom McCarthy warning the board that reductions in SNAP and other social programs are expected later this year due to changes at the federal and state levels. The specific details and extent of the funding cuts are still being determined, but local officials are preparing to address the potential impacts on the community.
- In November 2025, Union County officials first warned about the impending reductions in federal and state funding for social services.
- The county commissioners approved the annual funding allotment for the Human Services department in late January 2026.
The players
Tom McCarthy
A Union County Commissioner who warned the board about the upcoming cuts to SNAP and other social programs.
Union County Human Services Department
The local government agency responsible for administering social services and programs in Union County.
What’s next
Local officials are still working to determine the full extent of the funding cuts and how they will impact social service programs and the community. They are likely to hold public meetings and seek input from residents to develop a plan to mitigate the effects of the reductions.
The takeaway
The impending cuts to SNAP and other social services in Union County will have significant consequences for low-income residents who rely on these programs. Local officials are preparing to address the potential impacts, but the reductions will likely lead to increased hardship and food insecurity for vulnerable populations in the region.
