New SNAP mandates raise concerns about homeless Las Vegas veterans

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A work mandate for some SNAP recipients took effect May 1. Several groups who were previously exempt — including older adults, people experiencing homelessness and veterans — may now have to meet the requirement.

The new rules require a wider age range to show 20 hours of work activity per week or risk losing benefits.

Erika Drake, a senior attorney with the Veterans Law Project, said the new rules could hit veterans hard…

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