SNAP Work Requirements

Work requirements can be difficult for participants to understand, particularly when they are balancing employment, family responsibilities, and participation in multiple assistance programs. This Food and Nutrition Administration webpage explains Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements, including who is subject to them, available exemptions, and what participants must do to maintain eligibility.

TANF practitioners can use this information to help participants better understand their responsibilities and avoid interruptions in food assistance benefits. The webpage can also support staff training and cross-program coordination efforts by providing a clear overview of key SNAP work requirement policies that may affect TANF families.