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Helping Families Put Food on the Table: The Ongoing Efforts to Improve SNAP Benefits
Across the United States, millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to afford groceries each month. For struggli...
How to Make Healthy Choices with Your SNAP Benefits
The food you eat fuels your body, and finding nutritious options that fit within your budget can be a challenge. For low-income individuals and families, SNAP benefits can provide a vital resource to access healthier and m...
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 ...
SNAP Benefits: Important Changes Coming in December 2025 β What You Need to Know
Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for new rules that will start in December 2025. These changes are being made by the U....
Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024: Strengthening SNAP for All Communities
In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024. This law wants to make farming in America better and...
Shop at Your Local Farmers Market With SNAP/EBT: Freshness in Every Bite!
If you've ever stopped by your local farmers market to check out the produce from various vendors, you'd find healthy, nutritious foods. The wonderful thing about these markets is connecting...
Changes to the Food Stamps Program You Need to Know
Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...
The Impact of SNAP on Poverty and Hunger: Providing Hope and Relief
In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...
When SNAP Recipients Will Get Their Full November Benefits
The U.S. government recently ended a shutdown that delayed monthly SNAP (food stamp) payments for millions of Americans. After the government reopened, President Trump’s administration told states to make s...