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Across the U.S., changes to SNAP benefits are kicking in

NPR | By Juliana Kim
Published March 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM EST

President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded work requirements for receiving SNAP benefits. Implementation of these changes varied by state and county, with some places starting on Sunday.

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Juliana Kim
Juliana Kim is a weekend reporter for Digital News, where she adds context to the news of the day and brings her enterprise skills to NPR's signature journalism.