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SNAP Florida Recertification August 2025: Key Details About Food Stamp Renewals

If you receive food stamps in Florida through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), you need to keep in mind that your benefits are not permanent. To continue receiving suppor...

Will December SNAP Benefits Be Delayed? Here’s What You Need To Know

Many people rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to help pay for groceries every month. With recent government shutdowns, some are worried their benefits for December migh...

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 Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties

In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...

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...

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 ...

Major Changes Coming to SNAP Benefits in 10 US States

Some US states are planning to change what can be bought with SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food. These changes are being pushed by lawmakers in ten states who want to stop the purchase of "junk" foo...

Opening Doors to Art and Culture: Hoyt Museum Provides Free Admission with EBT Card

Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a celebrated museum in New Castle, is excitedly embracing broader inclusivity by offering museum access at no cost to individuals with an EBT card. Effec...

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...