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Major Changes Coming to SNAP Benefits in 10 US States

Some US states are planning to change what can be bought with SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food. These changes are being pushed by lawmakers in ten states who want to stop the purchase of "junk" foo...

Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating

Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...

SNAP Benefits Stolen But State Government Says There's No More Funds to Give Back

People who count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for buying food need assistance now more than ever. SNAP benefits, which help families buy groceries, are being stolen....

Addressing the Rise in SNAP Benefit Fraud: Initiatives to Safeguard Beneficiaries

Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...

2024 Presidential Candidates and the Future of America's Food Assistance Programs

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the central figures of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, each with distinctly different visions for the country's future, especially regarding the Sup...

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...

Get Free Food From Kroger

Food is one of the biggest items in any working weekly budget. Many people will spend upwards of several hundred dollars each week just feeding themselves and their families. Because food costs can be so high, people look for ways to decrease the amo...

Can People on Disability Get Help with Food Costs?

Disability can affect anyone, young or old, and it can make staying healthy and managing money harder. For instance, many adults with a disability may also face challenges getting enough good food to eat. You might be as...

Medicaid and Food Aid Programs Facing Potential Budget Cuts - How to Get Ready

President Donald Trump's administration has said Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid won't see budget cuts. However, new plans from the Republicans suggest otherwise. On April 10, ...