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GAO Report Sheds Light on College Students Missing Out on Food Aid
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered a troubling gap: out of the 3.3 million college students who qualified for federal food assistance in 2020, two-thirds did not cl...
Get Ready for the Final SNAP Payment for October: Check If You Qualify
The biggest SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payment yet, up to $3,102, is coming soon for those eligible in Hawaii. This is your last chance for the year, with the payments being higher ...
Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October
According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...
Analyzing SNAP's Journey: A Comparison Between the Trump and Biden Administrations
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once known as food stamps, plays a pivotal role in America's social safety net. Aimed at reducing hunger and poverty, SNAP not only s...
USDA Allocates Funding to Combat Hunger and Support Local Food Banks Ahead of Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving, a time for celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on what we're grateful for, not everyone has enough food to enjoy. To help those facing hunger, e...
What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and How to Qualify
Food assistance programs have a long history in the United States going back to 1939 with the creation of the FSP program in New York. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP began in 19...
The Modern Age for Food Stamps
Before you head to the grocery store, if your first step isn't writing down your list or even gathering up your coupons, you might be a part of a group of people that calls the digits on the backs of their EBT cards to see how much money the...
How to Budget $1937 in Monthly Food Stamps for Your Family
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...
Opening Doors to Art and Culture: Hoyt Museum Provides Free Admission with EBT Card
Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a celebrated museum in New Castle, is excitedly embracing broader inclusivity by offering museum access at no cost to individuals with an EBT card. Effec...