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2025 Guide to SNAP Benefits: Understanding Your Household

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which used to be called Food Stamps, helps people with low income afford a nutritious diet. This program gives benefits through an Electronic Benefits Transfer...

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...

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...

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,...

State Disparities: The Unequal Expansion of Food Stamps for Kids

A startling disparity is emerging across the United States as a new program expands food stamp benefits for low-income families with children during the summer. While more than half of the states are part...

SNAP Texas Payment: Who Gets Their September Payment This Week?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps people with low incomes buy food in the United States, including Texas. In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commissi...

Maximizing Your Health with SNAP Benefits and Making Nutritious Choices on a Budget

Nourishing your body with nutritious foods that fit your budget can often be challenging. For individuals and families facing financial constraints, SNAP offer a vital lifeline, granting acc...

Securing SNAP Benefits: The New Oregon Bill Proposing Microchips on EBT Cards

For vulnerable families in need of food assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an invaluable resource. However, recent compromises in Electronic Benefits Transfer (...

Staggered SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Enhance Distribution Efficiency and Support Vulnerable Families

As food insecurity continues to pose a significant challenge across the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains a pivotal resour...