USDA recently said SNAP users may need to reapply in the future, but has not released details, a timeline, or instructions to states. To stay ready, keep your contact information current and watch for messages from your state SNAP office.

What We Know About USDA’s Statement

• The USDA has stated that all SNAP participants may be required to reapply for benefits at some point.

• No timeline, detailed process, or official instructions have been announced.

• For now, your state SNAP office remains your best source for official information as updates are released.

How SNAP Recertification Works Today

Most SNAP recipients must ​renew their eligibility every 6 to 12 months. During recertification, states often confirm:

• Household size

• Income

• Citizenship and resident status

• Work, volunteer, or training activities, etc.

A Quick Reminder About OBBB’s Work and Volunteer Rules

Earlier this year, a new federal law - the One Big Beautiful Bill - updated work and volunteer requirements for adults seeking to qualify for SNAP benefits. If you are between 18 and 64 and do not have children at home, you may need to work, volunteer, or participate in a job or training program for about 80 hours each month to keep SNAP benefits. These rules do not apply if you are living with a disability, pregnant, experiencing homelessness, a veteran, a young adult leaving foster care, or belong to another group your state recognizes as exempt. If you’re not sure whether these rules apply to you, your state SNAP office can help.

How To Stay Ready as More Information Comes Out

Even though the USDA has not changed any requirements yet, you can prepare by:

• Updating your contact information. If your address, phone number, or email have changed, let your state office know.

• Opening every message from your state SNAP office. Letters, texts, and emails from your state contain the most up-to-date information.

• Bookmarking your state’s SNAP website. Official updates will appear there as soon as they are available.

You can find every state and territory’s SNAP administration office here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory

How Forage Communicates About Changes

SNAP rules can change quickly - sometimes before all the details are known. At Forage, we monitor updates from USDA and state agencies and explain them in clear, simple language. 

Our goal is to:

• Reduce confusion

• Make complex information easy to understand

• Help everyone access SNAP benefits smoothly and with dignity

As USDA and states share more specifics, we’ll break down what they mean for you. You deserve clarity and a process that works, so we’ll help you stay up to date.

Need help or have questions? Contact your state SNAP office for the latest guidance, and check back here for updates as the situation develops.