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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...
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 ...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Final SNAP Benefits for February Set for Distribution
February's final roll-out of SNAP benefits is just around the corner. If you're waiting for this month's assistance, now’s the time to keep a close eye on your account. Most states have already start...
Good News for Families Affected by Food Stamp Theft: Help is Extended Until December 20
In Oklahoma City, over 2,600 families have faced the upsetting experience of having their food stamps stolen this past year. Luckily, there's a silver lining. Thanks to fede...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...