New Yorkers who lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of expanded federal work requirements can reapply, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration launches a citywide outreach campaign to help residents regain access to food assistance.
The city began accepting applications again Oct. 1 for people who lost benefits under the new requirements. Officials say there is no deadline to reapply and are encouraging affected residents to determine whether they qualify to have their benefits restored or may be eligible for an exemption.
The federal rules require certain SNAP recipients to work, participate in approved education or job training programs, or volunteer to maintain their benefits. The city is working with New York state to connect residents with opportunities that could help them meet the requirements and remain enrolled in the program…