# Changes to SNAP benefits begin for millions of Americans

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- ABC News, 2026-10-01 20:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX3pLjPxDIk

> Major changes begin Oct. 1 for tens of millions of Americans who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for food aid. Most families will initially receive a small increase in monthly payments, but stricter eligibility rules and administrative changes in the coming months could ultimately leave far fewer people receiving benefits.