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Many States Now Banning Junk Food Purchases With SNAP Benefits
Six more states—Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee—have recently received approval to ban the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progra...
SNAP Updates for 2023
Bottom Line: SNAP is an acronym that stands for the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," which was formerly known as the food stamp program. It is funded by the federal government, through Congressional spending bills, but i...
One U.S. State Plans to Add Chips to EBT Cards to Prevent Food Benefit Theft
In recent years, many states in the U.S. have seen more cases of food benefit theft. This problem happens partly because many EBT cards, which are used for programs like SNAP (food stamps), only ha...
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...
How to Know When Your EBT Card Has Shipped
If you recently applied for SNAP benefits, TANF, or requested a replacement EBT card, you might be wondering when your new card will arrive. EBT cards are used to access food and cash benefits, so getting your card as soon as ...
SNAP Benefit Payment Schedule for June 2025
In June 2025, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, also known as food stamps, will be made to beneficiaries across the United States. However, payment dates will vary depending on the state. Check out:&nbs...
Key Payment Dates for Social Security and SNAP Benefits in June 2025
Many Americans depend on programs like Social Security and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover essential costs, from food to household expenses. If you’re wondering ...
SNAP Benefits See Significant Changes in 2025: What Families Need to Know
As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...
A Quick Guide: When to Expect SNAP Benefits in November 2024
As we approach November, it's time for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, to get ready for their next set of benefits. SNAP benef...