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More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits
Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...
Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program
Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...
USDA Grants Funding for Rural Food Support Before Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many families look forward to a bountiful meal. However, not everyone has enough food on their table. Luckily, help is on the way for those in need in more rural and less...
December 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule: What You Need to Know
In December 2024, there's big news for people who get help buying food from the SNAP program in the United States. SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gives monthly money to low-inc...
March SNAP Benefits Schedule: Key Dates for States Revealed
People who are expecting SNAP benefits may receive them as early as the first week of March. However, not everyone will receive their benefits at the beginning of the month. The timing of when you receive ...
New Guidance Announced for SNAP Benefits Under Trump Administration
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new instructions to state agencies about how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—should b...
New SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Boost Distribution Efficiency and Aid Vulnerable Families
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting millions of low-income families across the United States as they tackle food insecurity,...
Maximizing the Value of Your SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Where You Can Use Them
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is America's primary safeguard against hunger, offering vital support to millions of older adults in purchasing necessary groceries. ...
Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...