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Getting Your SNAP Benefits in October: When to Expect Them
People who get SNAP benefits, which is a program to help individuals and families afford food, will see their benefits added to their EBT cards every month. However, when you get your benefits depends on wh...
Extra SNAP benefits have ended, but there's ways you can alleviate the impact
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...
Thrive Market Accepts SNAP: Delivering Healthy Groceries
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that from Monday 26th February, low-income families claiming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be able to spend their funds online t...
Fighting Discrimination: How to Report Retailers Who Discriminate Against Food Stamp Users
In recent news, it has come to light that some retailers are discriminating against individuals who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as fo...
Understanding The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
The Emergency Food Assistance Program, commonly known as TEFAP, is a vital federal initiative designed to provide food assistance to Americans in need. Managed by the USDA, TEFAP's primary objective is to di...
Best Fruits to Incorporate Into Your Diet for a Powerful Immunity Boost
It is that time of the year when fresh fruit becomes more readily available, less expensive, and more delicious. Lean into this season by increasing your intake of various fruits in an array of colo...
SNAP Reform Could Save Taxpayers While Protecting Vulnerable
Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps,...
June CalFresh (SNAP) Payment Dates: What You Need to Know
In June 2025, people who get CalFresh (also known as SNAP) benefits will see their money come in from June 1st to June 10th. How soon you'll get your funds depends on the last number of your case number. If yo...
What Are Experts Saying Regarding Junk Food Purchases with SNAP
Several states in the U.S. are starting to block people from using SNAP benefits (which help low-income Americans buy food) to purchase junk food like soda and candy. In 2024, about 41 million Americans used SN...
