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How a Government Shutdown Affects SNAP Benefits and Food Banks

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

Florida's SNAP Benefits Distributed This Week: Here's What You Need to Know

Florida is a helping hand to many of its residents through a program called SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.  This program is especially for families who don't...

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...

Texas SNAP Benefits for September 2025: Easy Guide

If you live in Texas and need help paying for groceries, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help. SNAP benefits are given each month on a Lone Star Card, which works like a debit card at stores.  ...

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'...

Texas SNAP Payments Scheduled for May 12-18, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a crucial program that helps millions of Americans who are struggling financially. It ensures they have enough food that is both sufficient in quantity and good in nu...

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...

Will SNAP Benefits Be Available in November During the Government Shutdown?

Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...

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...