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SNAP New Rules: Possible Changes May Reduce Benefits in Nine States
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps over 42 million low-income Americans buy food. Traditionally, SNAP benefits are used to purchase groceries at stores, allowing people to make meals...
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...
Texas Offers Relief to SNAP and WIC Recipients Affected by Hurricane Beryl
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which left extensive damage across South Texas on July 8, including flooding, property damage, and widespread power outages affecting over two million people, the...
Notice for CalFresh Recipients: Renew Your Benefits On Time in March 2025
If you live in California and get help buying food through CalFresh—California's version of the national food aid program called SNAP—it's time to pay attention to the rules about ...
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...
Food Banks Step Up As SNAP Changes Fall Short
While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aims to tackle hunger, its recent changes may still leave many families struggling. SNAP benefits and eligibility rules adjust each year, but inflation and job insecur...
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...
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...
Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries
It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...
