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New Jersey Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Meals in New EBT Program

In Parsippany, New Jersey, there's good news for families looking for a little extra help feeding their children during the summer break. The state has introduced a new Summer EBT program designed to h...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Get Free Food From Kroger

Food is one of the biggest items in any working weekly budget. Many people will spend upwards of several hundred dollars each week just feeding themselves and their families. Because food costs can be so high, people look for ways to decrease the amo...

How to Budget $1937 in Monthly Food Stamps for Your Family

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...

SNAP Food Stamps: An Insight into Upcoming Payments by State

SNAP Food Stamps recipients across the United States eagerly anticipate the arrival of their monthly payments. However, the specific payment schedule varies from state to state, highlighting the importance of un...

December 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule: Essential Information for Recipients

In December 2024, there are important updates for those who receive assistance through the SNAP program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in the United States. SNAP provides monthly funds to...