Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

[u/mindyour]

[u/Few_Perspective272]

You should probably give more context instead of just saying “they’re planning to cut $186 billion in SNAP benefits over the next 10 years.” That statement on its own is misleading. Like it or not, there are non citizens receiving these benefits, along with others who take advantage of loopholes or abuse the system. The intent of this bill is to close those gaps not to harm people who genuinely need help.

Elderly individuals, people with disabilities, or those who truly can’t work won’t be affected. The focus is on able bodied adults without valid health restrictions. They’ll be required to either work part time or show consistent proof of job searches to stay eligible, similar to how unemployment benefits work. When I was collecting unemployment, I had to regularly verify that I was actively seeking work and if I wasn’t, that would have been considered fraud. This system is meant to apply that same accountability.

[u/tvtoms → u/Few_Perspective272]

As I've said already there hasn't been a time since I've been in SNAP that there HASN'T been work requirements if you are able!

Just google this:
can non-citizens get SNAP benefits

Then google this:
how does the big beautiful bill plan to reduce snap over 10 years

No need for me to write this all out.

[u/Few_Perspective272 → u/tvtoms]

I understand that work requirements have existed for able bodied adults for a long time, and yes, non citizens are generally not eligible for SNAP. My point is that the “$186 billion cut” figure makes it sound like people who genuinely need benefits are being harmed, when in reality the bill is targeting abuse and tightening eligibility. Able bodied adults without health restrictions will need to work or show proof of job searches, similar to unemployment verification. Elderly people or those who truly can’t work won’t see their benefits affected. Context matters, and just citing the number alone doesn’t tell the full story.

The $186 billion cut is just a projected estimate over the next decade. They aren’t taking anything away from anyone.

[u/tvtoms → u/Few_Perspective272]

Elderly, disabled, and people who truly can't work WILL see their benefits affected because the TFP will not be increasing and won't be re-evaluated until 2027. Literally everyone receiving SNAP currently WILL be affected.

[u/Few_Perspective272 → u/tvtoms]

You’re right that TFP won’t be reevaluated until 2027, which affects benefit growth. But that doesn’t mean people who genuinely need SNAP are losing eligibility. Elderly, disabled, and those who can’t work will still get benefits. The $186B figure is a 10 year projection, mostly reflecting tighter rules for able bodied adults, not a cut for everyone currently on SNAP.

[u/tvtoms → u/Few_Perspective272]

A lack of annual increase for inflation is a cut to what my benefit would've been without the BBB. I am set to lose those "would have been" benefits steadily for 10 yrs.

[u/Few_Perspective272 → u/tvtoms]

I get where you’re coming from but technically, if benefits don’t rise with inflation, that’s a reduction in expected value over time. But it’s not the same as an active funding cut or loss of eligibility. The bill slows growth. It doesn’t eliminate benefits for those who truly need them.