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New SNAP benefit rules: Who is affected by the 2026 requirements?
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February 3, 2026
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3:10Now PlayingJoel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, joins ABC News Live to discuss the fallout of new SNAP requirements and how the policy changes will affect food assistance for millions.
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