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Texas SNAP Payments Scheduled for May 12-18, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a crucial program that helps millions of Americans who are struggling financially. It ensures they have enough food that is both sufficient in quantity and good in nu...

Important Changes Are Coming to SNAP Benefits – Here’s What You Need to Know

Many states are warning people who get SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that the rules about who can get help buying food are about to change in November, thanks to a new law ca...

Louisiana Moves to Ban Candy and Soda Purchases with SNAP Benefits in Push for Healthier Eating

Louisiana is taking steps to stop people from buying sweets and sodas with SNAP benefits, a government help program for people who don't have enough money to buy food. This i...

New Guidance Announced for SNAP Benefits Under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new instructions to state agencies about how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—should b...

More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

When Will You Receive SNAP Payments in September 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the biggest federal food assistance program in the United States. It helps people with low incomes buy groceries. SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agricul...

How a Government Shutdown Affects SNAP Benefits and Food Banks

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

Keep Your Food Stamp Benefits: Recertification Deadline on February 2025

Even though some government support programs have stopped because of decisions from President Donald Trump's time in office, food stamps are still available.  If your family uses the Supple...

Texas SNAP Benefits: Who’s Getting Their Money from April 14 to 20, 2025?

The United States government is helping millions of people buy healthy food through a program called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is like a helping hand ...