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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives essential help to millions of people in the U.S. who need support buying food every month.  As we move closer to 2025, there are a few updates coming to t...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved requests from six states to limit what people can buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These changes mean that people in Hawa...

Food assistance programs are critical in reducing hunger and improving the well-being of low-income individuals and families in the United States. These programs provide financial assist...

Are you aware that your SNAP benefits expire, and you need to apply for recertification to continue receiving money for food needs? If you aren't, then you might be like Mrs. C from the Bronx.  Mrs....

Last Updated: March 16, 2025 In 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the federal government are updating the rules to qualify for the SNAP Food Stamps program.  This ...

Food is a basic need and when money is tight, it's helpful to know there's assistance available. In the United States, a program called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps families with low inco...

Families that get SNAP benefits receive them monthly. They can spend these benefits like cash at stores that accept them. These benefits are given using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.  If you're...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers food aid to low-income families every month to help them buy healthy food. To get SNAP benefits, you need to apply in your state and meet certain...

Key Points: The additional SNAP benefits that were provided during the pandemic will no longer be available as of this week. This is particularly unfortunate given the persistent problem...