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What is the SNAP Schedule and Maximum Payment this March 2025?

In March 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps, will distribute benefits to those who need assistance buying food. This program is very important as it helps fam...

The 5 Largest Food Assistance Programs in the United States

5 Food Assistance Programs For Americans In Need If you’re struggling to feed yourself or your family in the United States, there is hope in the form of food assistance programs. Food assistance programs p...

February SNAP Benefits: Payment Dates and COLA Updates

In the month of February, many people across various states will be receiving their SNAP Food Stamps assistance through direct deposits onto their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.  Unlike nationally dist...

Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP

Donald Trump's new trade policies, which involve adding taxes (tariffs) on goods coming from other countries, could make food more expensive for many Americans.  This is especially c...

SNAP Benefits and Food Security for College Students

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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...

SNAP Benefits Are Changing for Nearly 3 Million People

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...

SUN Meals: Free Summer Food Program for Kids and Teens

What is SUN Meals? SUN Meals is a fantastic program that lets kids and teenagers enjoy free meals and snacks during the summer. These free meals are available at various places like schools, parks, and other spots ...

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...