SNAP

The debate over whether to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda and candy has resurfaced. Government officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, have expressed support for new limitations aimed at promoting healthier eating habits. However, this potential shift in policy is … Read more

Starting tomorrow, March 11, 2025, eligible Texas households will begin receiving their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with payments reaching up to $1,756 for large families. This food assistance is part of the federally funded program aimed at helping low-income families afford groceries. Who Qualifies for SNAP Payments in Texas? SNAP benefits are distributed … Read more

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a critical resource for low-income families, is facing significant budget reductions under new federal proposals. If enacted, these cuts could lead to an annual loss of approximately $300 million in SNAP benefits for Oklahoma, impacting thousands of vulnerable residents and straining local food banks and community resources. According to … Read more

In response to the recent devastating floods, the federal government has approved Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits for residents in 14 counties. The program aims to provide much-needed food assistance to individuals and families affected by the disaster who may not typically qualify for regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. What is … Read more

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides crucial financial assistance to low-income individuals and families across the United States. As of Fiscal Year 2025, which started on October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated income eligibility standards. For a two-person household, the net monthly income … Read more

A former care worker in Pennsylvania has been charged after allegedly stealing $8,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from a vulnerable resident. The accused, identified as Amanda Marie Quick, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested following an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police into fraudulent activity at The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a facility that … Read more

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—for purchasing candy and soda. The proposed legislation, introduced by Representative Jamie Gragg (R-Ozark), aims to encourage healthier eating habits among SNAP recipients by restricting the purchase of sugary snacks and beverages with government … Read more

In a closely contested 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to maintain a freeze on $2 billion in foreign aid funds. The decision forces the government to immediately release the money, which had been allocated by Congress for global health, humanitarian, and economic development programs. The ruling marks … Read more

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is set to provide eligible recipients with increased financial assistance, with some households receiving up to $1,756 on their Lone Star Card. The benefit adjustments come as part of the federal cost-of-living updates for 2024-2025, aimed at helping low-income families manage rising food costs. Understanding the SNAP … Read more

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has begun processing the first wave of payments for March 2025, with eligible recipients set to receive up to $292 in food assistance benefits. These benefits, distributed through Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, help low-income individuals and families afford essential groceries. SNAP Benefits: Who Gets $292 in March? The … Read more