Single parents across the United States are facing longer wait times for SNAP approval as documentation requirements become more complex. Families who once received decisions within weeks are now reporting repeated requests for pay stubs, childcare verification, housing records, and updated work-hour documentation before benefits can be processed. For parents already balancing work, school schedules, and rising grocery costs, these delays can create immediate financial strain. Food insecurity experts warn that the growing paperwork burden is becoming one of the biggest barriers to timely assistance for low-income households.
