SNAP changes could affect thousand of Arizonans

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" changed multiple requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.

One of the main changes is raising the age limit from 54 to 64 for people who must work, train, or volunteer at least 80 hours a month.

Julie Tay, a Yuma local, says that's not possible for some people. 

"A lot of people aren’t able to keep working till they're 64 and can collect social security and stuff, they’re trying to make it with minimal income," says Tay.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has also threatened to cut  federal funding from democrat led states.

Secretary Rollins says it's because of their alleged refusal to share SNAP program data with the Trump administration.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobb's press secretary, Liliana Soto, released this statement:

"This latest threat from Secretary Rollins is a dangerous attack on Arizonans...The Trump administration is yet again weaponizing food assistance for political gain. Instead of focusing on political games, the administration should prioritize making sure people don't go hungry," says Soto.