Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP

A grocery cart is full of food items as a person shops at the Feeding South Florida food pantry on July 8 in Pembroke Park, Fla.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.

(Image credit: Joe Raedle)