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Good News for Sushi Lovers: Your EBT Card Can Cover Those California Rolls!

If you're a fan of sushi and use SNAP benefits, here's something worth celebrating – you can absolutely use your EBT card to buy sushi! However, there are a few simple rules to keep ...

Where to Find the Cheapest Groceries: Top 10 Store Rankings

With food prices rising, choosing where you shop can make a big difference in your monthly budget. To find the best deals, a study compared prices at ten major retailers that accept EBT (SNAP benefits). Research...

Key Dates for Social Security and SNAP Payments in February 2026

At the start of each year, millions of Americans rely on Social Security and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help cover their essential needs. Here's a helpful guide to when you can ...

TANF Cash Assistance: When to Expect Your May 2026 Payment

If your family receives help from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, it's important to know when your money will arrive each month. This helps you plan your budget and pay your bills on ...

Summer EBT 2026: What You Need to Know

What is Summer EBT? Summer EBT (also called SUN Bucks) is a government program that gives $120 in food benefits per child during the summer months. The program helps families feed their children when school is out and kids no l...

Can You Receive Thousands of Dollars in Food Stamps?

There is common confusion about how much money people receive through SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as food stamps. The short answer is no: the vast majority of people do not receive ...

Free and Low-Cost Summer Activities for Kids

Looking for ways to keep your children busy this summer without spending a lot of money? Here are some great ideas for free and affordable activities the whole family can enjoy. Library Summer Reading Programs Public l...

How to Renew Your SNAP Benefits: A Quick Guide

Losing your SNAP benefits unexpectedly is difficult, just like it was for Ms. C from Bronx, who found herself without the $200 monthly assistance for groceries. To prevent these types of surprises, it's important to know ho...

Guide to Grocery Stores with Free Curbside Pickup

If you want to save time, using curbside pickup for your groceries is a great option. Instead of walking through the aisles, you can order your food using a store’s website or smartphone app and have it brought out to ...