SNAP Benefits Resume After Shutdown, New Work Requirements Loom

Federal food assistance, including SNAP benefits, resumed for millions of low-income households after a government shutdown disruption. However, new work requirements, part of a recent tax and spending law, will impact many beneficiaries. Adults must now work, volunteer, or participate in job training for at least 80 hours a month or risk losing benefits for three months within a three-year period. The Secretary of Agriculture has raised concerns about fraud, potentially implying a need for reapplication, though details are unclear. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.