Significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will take effect this fall, affecting thousands of recipients in North Carolina.
Addition cuts to SNAP for the approval of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, the program will have other changes. We explain them here.
Stricter job requirements
Adults between the ages of 18 and 54 must demonstrate that they work, study, volunteer, or participate in job training for at least 20 hours per week.
In addition, it raises the working age to 64 and excludes only parents with children under 14.
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Elimination of exemptions
Veterans, homeless people, and foster youth will lose the exemptions they were previously granted. access SNAP without meeting job requirements.
This could affect more than 1.2 million people.
Increase in benefits
The adjustments cost of living increases will come into effect on October 1, 2025.
Exact amounts vary depending on the number of household members, income, deductible expenses and other eligibility conditions.
Household Size – Maximum SNAP Amount (48 States + DC)
- 1 person: $298
- 2 people: $546
- 3 people: $785
- 4 people: $994
- 5 people: $1,183
- 6 people: $1,421
- 7 people: $1,571
- 8 people: $1,789
Related: What impact will the tax cut have on the SNAP program in North Carolina?
Who qualifies?
Anyone with income at or below the established poverty level by the federal government may qualify for the program.
This limit is determined by taking into account the basic costs of food, housing, and clothing, according to the Consumer Price Index.
In 2025, the cap is $15,060 for an individual and $30,000 for a four-person household. Households that include children, people with disabilities, or adults over 60 may also be eligible.
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