Oh SNAP! New Work Requirements

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.

Did You Lose Your SNAP Benefits Because of Work Rules?

The guide is available in: English | Arabic | Bengali | French | Haitian Creole | Korean | Polish | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Traditional Chinese | Urdu | Yiddish

The guide explains how to reapply, submit proof to HRA, and complete the steps needed to restart your benefits.

Learn more about new SNAP work rules

Learn who is affected by the work requirements and what steps you need to take to keep your benefits.

Learn About SNAP Work Requirements: nyc.gov/SnapWorkRules. 

Resources for Partners and Community Organizations

Visit our Outreach Materials Page to download flyers, social media graphics, newsletter content, and other materials to help share SNAP information with New Yorkers