Changes to Food Assistance

This bill cuts food assistance like SNAP and may lead to a decrease in your benefits. If you have questions about how your food benefits may be impacted, go to New York City’s Department of Social Services website.

Paperwork Requirements for SNAP

Takes Effect Immediately

Most adults up to age 64 will now have to fill out paperwork showing they are working, volunteering, or participating in a work training program for at least 80 hours a month - only families with children under 14 are exempt. This previously applied only to adults ages 18 to 54. Veterans, unhoused people, and former foster youth will now also be subject to these policies. 

Changes to SNAP Eligibility

Takes Effect Immediately

This bill bars most legally present immigrants who are NOT lawful permanent residents, meaning refugees, asylees, and others may no longer be eligible for SNAP.