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Empowering Individuals: Taking Action Against Retailers Discriminating Food Stamp Users

Recent reports have highlighted a pressing concern: some retailers are engaging in discriminatory practices against individuals who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) b...

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 ...

Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

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...

Are You Deficient in Vitamin B12? Check Out These Signs of a Deficiency

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that provides a number of functions that are crucial for optimal health. These benefits include the creation and support of red blood cells, the maintenance of D...

The Future of Food Stamps: What Changes Are Coming and What You Need to Know

For over six decades, the United States food stamp program has provided long-term assistance to families and individuals, granting them access to food. As one of the largest public aid programs i...

Judge Assigned to SNAP Privacy Lawsuit Against Trump Administration

A lawsuit has been filed by a group of states against the Trump administration over privacy concerns in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This action challenges the administration'...

May I Take Your Order? (Different Food Assistance Options)

Different Food Assistance Options   .@USDA programs like SNAP, WIC and the National School Lunch Program provide millions with access to healthy, nutritious food every day. pic.twitter.com/b06VlvrNAL &mda...

Food Stamps: The Surprising Ways the Government Is Making It Easier to Get SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families. The food stamps program be...