Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025

The Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025 revises how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are calculated by replacing the "thrifty food plan" with a new "low-cost food plan" based on actual food costs for a standard 4-person family. It requires annual adjustments to this plan using current food prices and establishes a $140 standard medical deduction for elderly or disabled SNAP households, adjusted yearly for inflation. The bill eliminates the cap on excess shelter expenses and removes time limits on certain SNAP eligibility rules. These changes directly affect SNAP recipients by modifying benefit amounts and administrative rules, aiming to better align assistance with current food costs and household needs.