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Do You Qualify for WIC? What You Need to Know If You're Receiving SNAP Benefits in 2024

If you're getting SNAP benefits in 2024, you might be wondering if you can also get WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. B...

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Explained

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP for short, is a special program run by the government that helps people who don't have enough money to buy food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as ...

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...

Which Stores Let You Use EBT for Online Grocery Orders?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a great help for many older adults to buy more food every month. However, going to the grocery store can sometimes be tough, especially if you find it hard to mov...

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...

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 ...

Good News for Families: Food Stamp Theft Reimbursement Extended

In Oklahoma City, families who had their food stamps stolen have some good news. The government will keep paying them back for their losses until December 20th. More than 2,600 families in Oklahoma had their...

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...

Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families

Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...