India, Dec. 26 -- As 2026 approaches, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing for a series of updates to the program. Starting in the new year, changes will affect everything from the amount of benefits distributed to new rules regarding what can be purchased with SNAP funds.

SNAP is a federally funded initiative that supports roughly 42 million Americans each month by providing financial assistance to help them purchase nutritious food and beverages, according to The US Sun.

One of teh most significant changes for SNAP recipients is an increase in benefits worldwide. The adjustment is tied to a 2.8% cost-of-living increase, which applies across all 50 states. As a result, the maximum monthly ben...