SNAP Work Requirements Resource Guide

You might be at risk of losing your SNAP benefits. 

In 2025, President Trump and Congress imposed stricter work requirements on SNAP recipients who are able-bodied adults without dependents. Brooklynites who receive SNAP should review the changes outlined below to determine if they need to take action to keep their benefits.    

What are the new requirements? 

Starting March 2026, you must complete 80 hours per month of approved work, education, or volunteer service each month to keep or qualify for SNAP benefits. 

Previous exemptions may no longer apply. 

New requirements apply if you are:  

  • 18 to 64 years old and 
  • Do not have a physical or cognitive disability and  
  • Do not have dependents under 14 years old  

Even if you are:  

  • A veteran or 
  • Homeless or 
  • A foster care youth 18-24 years old 

You will receive an ABAWD Work Activity Letter notice from the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) if you or anyone in your household is subject to ABAWD work rules. 

Starting March 2026, you must complete a minimum amount of work, education, or approved volunteer service each month to keep or qualify for SNAP benefits. Previous exemptions may no longer apply. New requirements apply if you are: 18 to 64 years old and Do not have a physical or cognitive disability and Do not have dependents under 14 years old Even if you are: A veteran or Homeless or A foster care youth 18-24 years old

(Source: NYC Human Resources Administration)  

What do I need to do keep my benefits? 

If you are affected by the new requirements, help is available. For assistance finding work opportunities and navigating the recertification process, you can: 

Contact the NYC HRA SNAP Hotline at 718-SNAP-NOW
(718-762-7669) Mondays – Fridays, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

You will be required to provide several documents for SNAP recertification and/or eligibility. For a full list of required documents, see the NYC HRA SNAP Documentation Guide. 

Visit one of Brooklyn’s three SNAP walk-in costumer service centers. 

You will be required to provide several documents for SNAP recertification and/or eligibility. For a full list of required documents, see the NYC HRA SNAP Documentation Guide. 

  • Coney Island SNAP Center 
    1912 Mermaid Avenue, 1st & 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11224  
    Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm  
  • East New York SNAP Center 
    2400 Fulton Street, 3rd & 4th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11233  
    Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm  
  • Williamsburg SNAP Center 
    2 George Street, 1st Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11206  
    Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm  

Contact Brooklyn Borough Hall’s constituent services team. 

Call (718) 802-3700
Mondays – Fridays
9 AM – 5 PM. 

[email protected].  

Visit us for in-person assistance Wednesdays from 9 AM – 3 PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 

Where can I find more information? 

Please visit NYC HRA’s website for more details and answers to frequently asked questions.