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SNAP New Rules: Possible Changes May Reduce Benefits in Nine States

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps over 42 million low-income Americans buy food. Traditionally, SNAP benefits are used to purchase groceries at stores, allowing people to make meals...

New EBT Card Locking Feature Helps Fight SNAP Benefit Theft

SNAP, the food assistance program, has seen growing problems with fraud in several U.S. states. Many people have had their benefits stolen through tricks like skimming (devices that copy card information) and phish...

How SNAP Might Change With Donald Trump in Charge

Donald Trump has promised to make big changes to many government programs. One of these programs is SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps."  This program helps millions of Americans who don't have e...

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...

Big Changes Coming to SNAP Food Benefits: Some Junk Food Soon Banned

Starting in 2026, several states in the US will introduce new rules for people who get food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. Read about...

From Stability to Success: The Life-Changing Impact of SNAP Benefits

In a society where economic challenges often stand in the way of accessing basic needs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, has been a beacon of hope for mi...

Where to Shop and How to Best Utilize Your SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of the United States' fight against food insecurity, offering crucial assistance to countless seniors for the purchase of essential grocery i...

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...

Foodsmart: Pioneering the Way to Overcome Food Insecurity with Healthy Eating

Growing up in a blue-collar family, relying on free school lunches and occasionally food stamps, Dr. Jason Langheier experienced firsthand the challenges of eating healthy on a tight budget. Witne...