It’s Now Less Than Three Months Before Work Requirements Take Effect For Food Stamp Recipients In Tennessee. Beginning February 1st, Recipients Who Are Deemed Able-Bodied On The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Will Have To Enroll In Job Training, Find Work Or Volunteer An Average Of 20 Hours A Week. The Requirements Were In Place Before 2008, However, The National Recession Lead To The State Receiving A Temporary Hold On The Requirements.