They also forget that Trump wants the states to take care of their people, not the federal government. In addition, people now have to work past the age of 54 to get benefits. In order to qualify, they need to work until aged 64. No more free rides. The “S” in snap stands for supplemental. Meanwhile, almost 10% of SNAP benefits go towards buying sugary beverages like soda and energy drinks. When you calculate in chips and candy, almost 25% of SNAP benefits are used. That leads to poor health and we, the taxpayer, must then foot those medical bills too.