| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/05/12/snap-changes-leave-chicago-families-and-grocery-stores-reeling |
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Sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program made by the
federal government last year are now going into effect.
On Feb. 1, 2026, work requirements were expanded to adults with no disabilities,
ages 55 to 64, and people with dependents,14 years old and older. On April 1,
2026, ...