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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...

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 ...

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...

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...

If Not Inflation, Then What? Why More Americans are Relying on SNAP

  Over the past few years, an increasing number of Americans have found themselves relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, even when inflation is not the primary ...

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 ...

Making Ends Meet: Supplementing Food Stamps with Other Assistance Programs

When the cost of living rises and wages stay low, even the most frugal budget can have difficulty making ends meet. For many Americans dealing with financial hardship, food stamps are an essential ...

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...

How to Make Healthy Eating Affordable with Food Stamps

Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...