MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Big changes are coming for those who receive SNAP benefits.

The state of Tennessee is cracking down on able-bodied adults who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, formerly known as food stamps.

The new emphasis is on finding work under a new federal law changing who can get SNAP food benefits. By the end of October, you have to verify that you are exempt from the new rules or you will become governed by them. If you are an able-bodied adult with no dependents between 18 and 65, with no disability and no kids under 14, you will have to follow certain work rules to be able to get SNAP.

The rules require you to work, volunteer or participate in a job training program at least 20 hours a week.

If you don't do any of those, you will only get SNAP benefits for three months

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