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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...

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...

In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...

If you live in California and get help buying food through CalFresh—California's version of the national food aid program called SNAP—it's time to pay attention to the rules about ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once known as food stamps, plays a pivotal role in America's social safety net. Aimed at reducing hunger and poverty, SNAP not only s...

It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that from Monday 26th February, low-income families claiming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be able to spend their funds online t...

Families that get SNAP benefits receive them monthly. They can spend these benefits like cash at stores that accept them. These benefits are given using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.  If you're...

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...