A massive overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) takes effect in November, and the impact could be felt by hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.

The “One Big Beautiful Bill”, passed over the summer, slashes federal spending on SNAP, formally food stamps, by an estimated $186 billion over the next decade and changes who qualifies for food assistance, how benefits are calculated, and how costs are shared between states and the federal government.

New Work Rules and Fewer Exceptions

The most immediate change affects able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). Starting in November, adults under age 65 must prove they’re working at least 80 hours per month, attending school, or participating in a job training program to remain eligible. Without proof, benefits w

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