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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...

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...

Maximum Benefits and Income Limits of SNAP in 2025-2026

Starting October 1, 2025, SNAP (aka food stamps) is getting refreshed benefit levels, income limits, and new rules that may affect many households. Here’s everything you need to know. How Much Are SNAP Bene...

SNAP Benefits See Significant Changes in 2025: What Families Need to Know

As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...

Will SNAP Benefits Be Available in November During the Government Shutdown?

Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...

How to Get Free Food from DoorDash If You Lose Your SNAP Benefits

Millions of families in the United States are struggling to get enough food because their SNAP benefits (the program that helps people buy groceries) have been suspended due to a long federal government shutd...

U.S. Government Shutdown Causes Problems for Food Assistance

The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for two months, and it is now causing serious problems for many Americans. Because of the political gridlock in Washington, citizens are facing delays in getting food ass...

SNAP Benefits: What’s Changing in 2025-2026?

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...

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...