WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) - Changes to program requirements could impact access to resources for SNAP recipients.

The passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill act set the stage for greater obstacles to SNAP access. New guidelines will reportedly require those receiving assistance to provide extensive documentation of their efforts to find employment. Senior Policy Outreach Director, Seth Distefano told 59News the impacts of this red tape will be felt throughout the southern portion of the state. "You don't have to receive SNAP benefits or rely on them in order for this to impact you, and I worry that this is going to be especially pronounced in southern West Virginia," he said. These changes could stand to impact local businesses as well. With a potential drop in access to SNAP fund

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