S.C. to Tighten Guidelines for Some Food Stamp Recipeints

Some food stamp recipients in South Carolina could lose their assistance, when new guidelines go into effect April 1.

Beginning that day, the department of social services will institute new work requirements for people getting the government assistance for anyone between the ages of 18-49, with no children or other dependents.

Those recipients must work, volunteer or attend education or job-training courses at least 80 hours a month to receive food assistance, or their benefits will be cut off after three months.

Those who lose benefits due to failing to meet the new requirements will be allowed to in 2019.