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Helen Comer
Coverage of Helen Comer in the Nexus archive.
- How SNAP’s work requirements is hurting one West Virginia woman
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump, imposed stricter work requirements on SNAP, leading to 14,000 West Virginians losing food assistance. Helen Comer, a 62-year-old West Virginian, had her benefits reduced to $24 monthly after quitting her job to care for aging parents, highlighting the law's impact on vulnerable individuals.
- How SNAP’s work requirements is hurting one West Virginia woman
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act imposed stricter work requirements on SNAP, leading to 14,000 West Virginians losing food assistance. Helen Comer, a 62-year-old recipient, had her benefits reduced to $24 a month due to the new rules, which require 80 hours of work, training, or volunteering monthly for those under 65.