Thousands in New York City must work to keep SNAP food benefits. 'The pressure is on.'
New York's SNAP recipients, including seniors and homeless people, must now meet work requirements or lose food benefits starting June, affecting approximately 123,000 people.
New SNAP work requirements take effect, put benefits at risk for millions in NYC
New SNAP work requirements effective immediately require able-bodied adults ages 18-64 to work 20 hours weekly or face benefit loss after three months of non-compliance.
