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SNAP Food Stamps Payments Coming in January 2025

For those receiving SNAP Food Stamps, payment dates vary depending on where you live. Regardless of location, all eligible individuals will receive their payments on their EBT cards in January. Find out more: What is SNAP ...

CalFresh Benefits in California for March 2025: What You Need to Know

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

SNAP Benefits: What’s Changing in 2025-2026?

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...

Understanding Food Stamps for Students: A Guide to SNAP Benefits

Navigating financial challenges as a student can be overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of education without a steady income. To alleviate some of the financial burdens, many students turn t...

A Guide to Maximizing Food Benefits and Minimizing Costs

Recent world events have many people scrambling to cover their bills. If you are facing challenges, from covering your rent to buying food, there is help available. Consider the tips below to keep your household fed...

Changes to the Food Stamps Program You Need to Know

Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...

Promoting Inclusion and Access: Hoyt Offers Free Entry with EBT Card

Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a prominent museum in New Castle, is breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by offering free entry to museumgoers with an EBT card. This initiative, which b...

2025 Update on Food Stamps: Potential Rise in SNAP Benefits with Next Year's Living Cost Adjustment

Starting October 1, 2024, individuals and families relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are poised to experience a boost in their financial support...

A Quick Guide: When to Expect SNAP Benefits in November 2024

As we approach November, it's time for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, to get ready for their next set of benefits.  SNAP benef...