The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that 750,000 adults between 50 and 54 will lose SNAP benefits over five years.  The previous work-requirement for non-disabled, childless individuals aged 18-49 involved documenting 20 hours of work per week and restricted recipients to only three months of federal assistance over a 36-month period.  The new requirements increase the age range from 18-54.  Homeless veterans will be exempt from the work requirements.  If enrolled in a job-training program, benefits will be extended beyond the three-month time limit.

It is still too early to determine the impact of the changes both with regard to individual recipients and the total saving predicted.  Disqualified recipients will probably be obliged to make use of food pantries and to cut back on consumption.