Oh SNAP! New Work Requirements

Graphic with large yellow text bubble that reads, Oh snap! urging Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to act now to maintain benefits amid new work requirements. Below blue and beige text boxes are N Y C agency logos.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules have changed. New federal rules mean some New Yorkers must now meet work requirements to keep SNAP benefits. If these changes affect you, you may need to work, volunteer, or attend training – and report your hours – or you could lose your benefits. These rules took effect on March 1, 2026, which means that your benefits could be impacted starting June 1, 2026. Keep reading to find out if this applies to you and what you need to do.

To learn more about who is affected and what you should do, go to nyc.gov/SnapWorkRules.

Help Us Spread the Word

New Yorkers depend on SNAP to put food on the table, have energy for work, and have focus at school. We need your help to ensure our neighbors know that they may need to take action to prevent their household from losing their SNAP benefits.

Share these resources on social media, include our flyer at your next community meeting, or include information in an email newsletter to ensure that all New Yorkers know about the changes to SNAP!

Oh S N A P flyer with yellow, tan, and blue shapes organizing information about S N A P work requirements. The flyer has a Q R code and N Y C logos

SNAP Action Guide Flyer

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Graphic with large yellow text bubble that reads, Ooh snap! urging Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to act now to maintain benefits amid new work requirements. Below blue and beige text boxes are N Y C agency logos.

Graphic showing yellow 'oh snap!' text bubble with a clock icon and text about an 80-hour monthly work, training, or volunteering requirement. Below are N Y C agency logos.

Graphic showing yellow 'oh snap!' text bubble and an icon of three people in a group explaining eligibility for adults aged 18-64 without children under 14 and able to work, with N Y C government logos.

Graphic showing yellow 'oh snap!' text bubble and a warning icon informing that benefits may stop after 3 months without meeting requirements. Below are N Y C agency logos.

Graphic showing yellow 'oh snap!' text bubble about H R A notifying if medical exemption applies, directing to nyc.gov/ohsnap for more information.

Person serving a fresh salad and rice at a family meal. White text on the graphic reads, Keeping food on the table, highlighting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's role in food security. Information about the new work requirements and a link on.nyc.gov/snap is written on a green background on the lower third of the graphic.

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Not sure if the new SNAP rules affect you? @MayorsPEU is here to help you understand what to do next. Find clear info at on.nyc.gov/ohsnap
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Some people may be exempt from SNAP work rules. @MayorsPEU is helping New Yorkers check their status and next steps. Learn more at on.nyc.gov/ohsnap

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New SNAP Work Requirements: What You Need to Know

New federal rules are changing SNAP work requirements for some New Yorkers. Starting this year, certain adults may need to work, attend job training, or volunteer to keep their benefits.

You may be affected if you are:

Between ages 18–64
Not living with a child under 14
Not exempt due to a health condition or other reason

If these rules apply to you, you may need to take action each month to avoid losing your SNAP benefits.

Check your status and learn what to do: on.nyc.gov/snap