New work requirements could kick thousands off SNAP starting next month

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours a week could start losing their monthly food assistance by the end of this month under new federal rules.

The new work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is one of the first major changes to came out of the federal budget reconciliation bill HR 1, better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The law expands number …

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