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August's Schedule for SNAP Payments: Key Dates for Each State

The schedule for the August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payouts, also widely recognized as food stamps, has been announced, with dates varying across the states.  SNAP is a fundamenta...

How to Make Healthy Choices with Your SNAP Benefits

The food you eat fuels your body, and finding nutritious options that fit within your budget can be a challenge. For low-income individuals and families, SNAP benefits can provide a vital resource to access healthier and m...

Protecting Your EBT Benefits: Strategies to Prevent Theft and Keep Your Information Safe

Thieves stealing SNAP benefits in California has become a big problem. People getting these benefits, also known as EBT benefits, need to be careful to keep their information safe from ...

What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Walmart+ Assist

Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...

The 2024 Election: What's at Stake for Food Assistance Programs

As Americans gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, two candidates with starkly different plans for the nation's food assistance programs.   K...

The Impact of SNAP on Poverty and Hunger: Providing Hope and Relief

  In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...

SNAP Benefits and Employment Obligations in the United States After the Pandemic

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, is vital for offering nutritional support to countless individuals and families facing hardship. The ...

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,...

How New Work Rules Could Affect Food Stamp Benefits Across the U.S.

Millions of Americans could lose some or all of their food stamp benefits (also known as SNAP) because of newly approved work requirements, according to a study by the Center for Budget and Policy Prioritie...