ALABAMA, USA — Alabama Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are seeing changes to how they receive food benefits following the recent federal government shutdown, with new work requirements now in effect for certain adults.
SNAP is a federal nutrition assistance program that helps low-income families purchase groceries. The program provides eligible individuals and families with benefits to buy food at authorized retailers.
Among the SNAP recipients affected are individuals ages 55 to 64, those with children over 14, veterans and people experiencing homelessness. These groups may now have to show proof of work or volunteer hours and provide additional documentation to continue receiving benefits…