MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Work requirements for those eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are changing in Tennessee.
According to the Department of Human Services, adults 18 to 64 who don’t have a disability and don’t live with children under 14 may only get SNAP benefits for three months in three years unless they work, volunteer, or train at least 20 hours a week.
Tennessee announces new work requirements for adults receiving SNAP benefits
This change is coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill, which President Trump signed in July. This bill also cut billions of dollars from the program.
At the Chilhowee Baptist Center Food Pantry, pantry directors Michael and Pauronica Buchanan said they are seeing more people come through their doors every day. Most of them are working adults trying to support their families…