New federal rules expanding work requirements for SNAP benefits took effect on Feb. 1, changing who qualifies for assistance and how long benefits may be received.

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the new work requirements are expected to reduce federal spending by about $69 billion over the next 10 years, and to reduce the average monthly number of SNAP recipients by about 2.4 million. Nearly 42 million Americans currently receive SNAP benefits.

The Republican Study Committee has proposed ending all non-citizen eligibility for SNAP.

Meals on Wheels Chicago is making it easy for adults to volunteer and meet the requirements to be eligible for SNAP benefits.

Nearly 42 million people will see changes to SNAP benefits beginning Sunday.

A new report looks at how the SNAP benefit freeze and new changes could drive food insecurity in Rhode Island.

Existing SNAP recipients who lost food due to power outages or household emergencies may qualify for replacement benefits through Tennessee.

As food prices remain high, many families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, to help pay for groceries.

New SNAP work requirements are taking effect in additional states, expanding eligibility rules and reshaping benefits under a Trump-backed law.