Cuts to SNAP food assistance starting this week worry grocers, local vendors
By Elvia Malagón
Published on April 27, 2026.
The increased work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNP) is causing concern among local grocery stores and local vendors. Starting in May, thousands are expected to start losing SNAP benefits due to expanded work requirements. About 15% of Living Fresh Market's weekly revenue comes from people purchasing groceries with SNAP benefits. The expanded work rules, which now include 55- to 64-year-olds and parents with older children, went into effect in February and stem from President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill passed last year. The loss of SNAP benefits could cause a decrease in sales and force small businesses to make cuts to staff.
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