Some individuals are required to participate in Food Stamp work programs, such as, Employment and Training and Work Fare. Some individuals have to meet special work requirements. These are able-bodied adults without dependent children. These individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 49. They may only receive Food Stamp benefits for three months out of a 36-month period.

This requirement does not apply if the adult:

• Is working 20 hours a week (or 80 hours a month), or is engaging in a variety of allowable work-related activities for the same amount of time (such as Employment and Training, JTPA, etc.), or

• Is pregnant or disabled, or
• Cares for a dependent child under the age of 18 who is a member of the Food Stamp household.