DELAWARE — Starting November 1, 2025, Delaware residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits will be subject to new federal work requirements, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services announced in a Facebook post.
The changes will affect adults ages 18 to 64 who do not live with a child under 14. Exemptions that previously applied to homeless individuals, veterans, and those under 24 who were in foster care on their 18th birthday will no longer apply. To continue receiving SNAP benefits, affected residents must show that they work or participate in the SNAP Employment and Training Program for at least 80 hours per month.
The Division of Social Services will notify recipients by mail if the new rules apply to them. Residents are responsible for contacting their case managers to verify compliance with the work requirements.
For those needing assistance with employment, case managers can provide referrals to the SNAP Employment and Training Program. Additional help is available through Career Team by calling 302-654-4949. More information about the updated SNAP work requirements can be found on the DHSS website at https://dhss.delaware.gov/dss/snapalert or by calling 1-866-843-7212.
