The U.S. is gaining momentum in terms of its economy, but that news may come as a burden to those who are still currently relying on food stamps. According to NPR, for two decades, the U.S. government has imposed the food stamp remedy in order to help unemployed citizens get by on their daily needs.

U.S. citizens are allowed to use the benefit for three months. After which, they must find work or undergo a training program to continue receiving the benefit. During the recession, the U.S. government has significantly removed the time limit for the food stamps, which is now called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

However, the publication reports that the U.S government is restoring the three-month period to use SNAP benefits and millions of its beneficiaries are in danger of getting affected by the latest announcement. Out of the 22 states that use SNAP benefits, six states have imposed the three-month period. The six states include Mississippi, New Jersey, Missouri, Florida, Arkansas and Tennessee.

In a report by the Associated Press, individuals who are required to work to receive the benefits include single adults and men. In a recent case study, it shows that the two categories have more chances of obtaining or having driver's licence and a high school diploma.

The basis for determining who will work and those who won't lies on the level of unemployment for a certain state. The state that has the lowest job offering will also likely to benefit from SNAP.

According to Cleveland, the apparent work rule policy will significantly put thousands out of the SNAP benefits. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida President and Chief Executive Dave Krepcho said, "It means less food, less adequate nutrition. And over the span of time, that can certainly have an impact on health -- and the health care system."

In several states, where the work requirement has been imposed, a significant number of SNAP beneficiaries lost their benefits. In Tennessee, a 27-year-old deaf male was denied of his disability benefits, which may also extend to his food stamp benefits. His mother, Terry Work, said, "I know there's going to be a lot of people in the country hurt by this."

According to the Associated Press, directors of non-profit food banks foresee the surge of people seeking assistance once the law is applied.