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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...

Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October

According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...

8 Vital Food Stamp Support Programs in the U.S.: Understanding the Fight Against Hunger

Food assistance programs are critical in reducing hunger and improving the well-being of low-income individuals and families in the United States. These programs provide financial assist...

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...

August SNAP Benefit Distribution Dates Released for Each State

In August, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will receive their monthly payments, but the disbursement dates vary by state.  Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP offers es...

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...

How SNAP Fights Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...

SNAP Benefits for Non-US Citizens: A Simple Guide

Food is a basic need and when money is tight, it's helpful to know there's assistance available. In the United States, a program called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps families with low inco...