Virginia is silent on how it will implement federal SNAP changes that reduce eligibility

Virginia is silent on how it will implement federal SNAP changes that reduce eligibility

Some Virginians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance are entering August unsure what will happen to their assistance. The new federal spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by the Trump administration, has broadly affected food stamps benefits eligibility by introducing additional work requirements and restricting folks with certain immigration status from the program. As a result, some…