
Will Your Benefits Disappear? Understanding The New SNAP Rules Set To Shrink Recipient Count
by Jeroslyn JoVonn November 22, 2025 As federal SNAP benefits start returning to low-income households, many recipients must now brace for new work requirements that take effect in December. The 43-day government shutdown halted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, averaging $190 per


















