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State Disparities: The Unequal Expansion of Food Stamps for Kids
A startling disparity is emerging across the United States as a new program expands food stamp benefits for low-income families with children during the summer. While more than half of the states are part...
SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties
In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...
How Food Stamps Can Ease Your Family’s Summer Nutrition Needs
With the arrival of summer and the pause on school meals, many families face the added challenge of ensuring their children continue to receive nutritious food. Recognizing this need, the United States...
Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families
Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...
SNAP Benefit Delays Plaguing States and Territories
Across the United States, an undercurrent of anxiety and uncertainty has swept through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as recipients grapple with persistent delays in accessing their crucial food benef...
2024 Presidential Candidates and the Future of America's Food Assistance Programs
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the central figures of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, each with distinctly different visions for the country's future, especially regarding the Sup...
More States Will Restrict What You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits
Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions of Americans buy food. These states plan ...
New EBT Card Locking Feature Helps Fight SNAP Benefit Theft
SNAP, the food assistance program, has seen growing problems with fraud in several U.S. states. Many people have had their benefits stolen through tricks like skimming (devices that copy card information) and phish...
How to Budget $1937 in Monthly Food Stamps for Your Family
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...