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SNAP Payments Schedule Per State and Other Food Benefits for July 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps about 40 million Americans buy food each month, will distribute benefits throughout July 2025. Check out: Everything You Need to Kn...

It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!

Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...

Food Stamps: An Incredibly Food Security Strategy That Works For All

Food stamps are the most effective, cost-effective way for the U.S. to address hunger, and they're an excellent investment because someone who eats nutritiously has more energy to work, study and be a good ...

Assistance Available for Texas SNAP and WIC Participants Following Hurricane Beryl

In response to the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in South Texas on July 8, the State of Texas is extending a helping hand to residents affected by the severe weather event.&...

CalFresh Benefits in California for March 2025: What You Need to Know

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic

Planning for Your Future During the Stressful COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment, school closings, health concerns, and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic leaves you without access to basic goods and service...

Guidelines To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program

The Food and Nutrition Act of 1985 created the Supplemental Nutrients Assistance Program (SNAP). AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, was an entitlement program that gave cash welfare paym...

Everything You Need to Know about the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP)

One of the bigger expenses for care centers for children and adults involves providing nutritious meals, but one federal program can help deflect part of that cost. The Child and Adult Care Food Prog...

Why the Governmentโ€™s Plan to Control What People Buy with Food Assistance Won't Make America Healthier

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a big goal: he wants to make America healthy again.  ...