AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – New work requirements for SNAP benefits are creating challenges for vulnerable populations in South Carolina and beyond.
As these changes take effect, organizations like the Salvation Army of Aiken are stepping up to help residents navigate the transition.
New SNAP requirements begin
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) requirements recently changed in South Carolina, beginning this past Sunday.
The new rules eliminate exemptions for able-bodied individuals, including homeless individuals and veterans, who are now required to work 80 hours per month to remain eligible for benefits…