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Why the Governmentโ€™s Plan to Control What People Buy with Food Assistance Won't Make America Healthier

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a big goal: he wants to make America healthy again.  ...

Potential Cuts to Food Stamps in President Trump's Second Term

A critical topic on the 2025 economic agenda for the new U.S. government is gaining attention: the future of food stamps, officially known as SNAP benefits.  This program plays a vital role in combating ...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...

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...

Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

What Stores Let You Use Food Stamps for Online Grocery Orders?

If you use food stamps, also known as the SNAP program, and find it hard to go to the grocery store, you might be able to shop online instead.  Many big stores now let you use your SNAP EBT card to order...

Can People on Disability Get Food Assistance Through SNAP?

Disabilities can impact anyone, affecting both health and finances significantly. Many American adults living with disabilities are more prone to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.  The...

Understanding SNAP Benefits for Non-US Citizens

Established in 1939, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the federal Food Stamp Program, has evolved into the foremost nutritional aid program in the U.S. As of April 2023, over 21.5 million...

The September 2024 SNAP Benefit Schedule by State

As September 2024 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing to receive their monthly benefits.  SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, plays ...