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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 ...

Many Eligible Americans Missing Out: Learn How to Access Your SNAP Benefits Now

Millions of Americans who could get help buying food aren't asking for it, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  They're trying extra hard to let college students know...

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...

New CalFresh Regulations: Stricter Rules for ABAWDs Recipients

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

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...

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...

Florida's SNAP Benefits Distributed This Week: Here's What You Need to Know

Florida is a helping hand to many of its residents through a program called SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.  This program is especially for families who don't...

Federal Judge Protects SNAP Benefit Payments in November

Recently, the federal food assistance program known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) became the center of a legal conflict. This situation caused worry for millions of families who depend on SNAP be...

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...