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New York SNAP recipient reports benefits cut from $298 to $24 monthly
An 81-year-old New York resident says her SNAP allotment dropped sharply after a spring income recalculation. Program changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have reduced participation by nearly 5 million people since last year.
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An 81-year-old New York City resident reported that her monthly SNAP benefits fell from $298 to $24 after a spring recalculation that used her gross Social Security income rather than net income. The recipient told WPIX she now relies on food donations and sometimes skips meals. She said she has lost weight and is attempting to sell jewelry to cover food costs.
Program changes The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced work requirements for more adults, removed certain income deductions, and limited exceptions. The Congressional Budget Office estimated the combined changes would cut 2.7 million people from SNAP rolls.
The Associated Press reported that participation has already declined from roughly 1 in 8 Americans last year to an estimated 1 in 9, with nearly 5 million fewer recipients in March compared with the prior year.
Appeal outcome The recipient appealed the recalculation, arguing that net income should be used, but the state commissioner upheld the original determination. A White House press release stated the reforms aim to promote work and restore the program to serve the truly needy.
