Florida has expanded SNAP work requirements, affecting rural communities with limited job training and transportation access.
- The new work requirements expand age limits and reduce exemptions.
- A volunteer with Second Harvest of the Big Bend say the changes come at a time where food insecurity is on the rise.
- Watch the video below to learn how many hours of work or training are required for eligibility.New SNAP work requirements could hit rural Big Bend communities hard
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New SNAP changes affect who qualifies for food assistance and could create new pressures in counties where food access is already limited.
The Florida Department of Children and Families confirms able-bodied adults without dependents ages 18 through 54 must now work or take part in approved training for at least 80 hours a month to keep SNAP benefits…