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SNAP Enrollment Plummets Amid New Rules | Raleigh News
SNAP enrollment plummeted 13% in just one year, dropping from 42 million to 36.6 million — far steeper than expected — as new work requirements force even older adults into jobs, school, or volunteering to qualify. Administrative hurdles like missed deadlines and paperwork errors are pushing many off the rolls, not just those who’ve found work. Arizona saw a staggering 50% drop, while some states tout it as economic progress, others warn of human suffering. Families now face impossible choices between food and essentials, and food banks are seeing surging demand. States risk penalties for…
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