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The 2024 Election: What's at Stake for Food Assistance Programs

As Americans gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, two candidates with starkly different plans for the nation's food assistance programs.   K...

What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Walmart+ Assist

Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...

New SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Boost Distribution Efficiency and Aid Vulnerable Families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting millions of low-income families across the United States as they tackle food insecurity,...

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 ...

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...

SNAP Benefits and Employment Obligations in the United States After the Pandemic

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, is vital for offering nutritional support to countless individuals and families facing hardship. The ...

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 ...

Thrive Market and SNAP Benefits: Making Healthy Eating Accessible to All

Online shopping for healthy and organic products just got easier for low-income families in the United States. Starting next week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can u...

The September 2024 SNAP Benefit Schedule by State

As September 2024 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing to receive their monthly benefits.  SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, plays ...