Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
Coverage of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Nexus archive.
- Many states expanded care for children, older adults and workers
A new report found that over half of U.S. states expanded care for children, older adults, and workers in the past two years. However, federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Obamacare subsidies threaten to strain state budgets and sustain these services.
- Food banks, city officials push to prevent SNAP benefit losses
City officials and food banks in New York are working to prevent tens of thousands of individuals from losing SNAP benefits due to new Trump administration work requirements. The rules, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, mandate 80 monthly work or training hours for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), with a grace period ending June 1. Despite efforts to secure exemptions or compliance, 42,500 individuals remain at risk of benefit loss.
- NYC agencies and food pantries launch coordinated effort to help hungry New Yorkers who could lose SNAP benefits starting Monday
NYC agencies and food pantries are collaborating to assist New Yorkers at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to new work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The requirements mandate 80 monthly hours of work, volunteering, or training for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), with non-compliant individuals facing benefit loss starting June 1. Over 40,000 ABAWDs remain non-compliant, prompting citywide outreach and support efforts.