CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Eligibility for SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps — has changed, with more people who must now meet certain work requirements to receive ongoing assistance under the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The shift comes as food prices remain high and many families face economic uncertainty.
Those pressures are not always visible. About one in seven households in the U.S. experiences food insecurity, according to the latest data, and disruptions to SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown heightened that reality for many families. During the month of November, benefits were largely delayed and diminished, leaving some households unsure how they would put food on the table.
That uncertainty inspired a Carmichael family to act…