New work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries are set to take effect this weekend.
New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now taking effect in more states.
New SNAP rules in 2026 expand work requirements to 80 hours/month for more people, including those up to age 65. Learn who is affected and what counts as work.
As of Feb 1, 2026, new SNAP work rules are in effect. Understand the 80-hour requirement, who's affected, and what you need to do to keep your benefits.
The work requirements are one of several changes to the food assistance program implemented under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." ...
A woman exchanges EBT dollars for product vouchers at the West End Farmers' Market in Hartford on July 29, 2025. The market collaborates with End Hunger CT, which doubles up to $20 EBT dollars. Credit ...