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Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024: Strengthening SNAP for All Communities

In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024.  This law wants to make farming in America better and...

Helping Families Put Food on the Table: The Ongoing Efforts to Improve SNAP Benefits

Across the United States, millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to afford groceries each month. For struggli...

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...

Texas SNAP Payments: Who Receives Benefits During the Third Week of July 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is a combined state and federal program that helps people with low incomes afford nutritious food for themselves and their families. ...

New CalFresh Regulations: Stricter Rules for ABAWDs Recipients

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

Healthy Habits for a Stronger Immune System: Tips for Boosting Your Health

Being healthy isn't all about pounds, inches, and cholesterol numbers. It also means taking steps to keep your immune system in tip-top shape. You can do this by eating the right foods, exercis...

​​​​​​​Inequality in Food Stamps for Kids: A State-by-State Breakdown

Low-income children across the United States will be receiving increased assistance with food stamps this summer. However, a closer look reveals a disheartening reality — not all sta...

SUN Bucks by SNAP Supporting Families with Children during School Vacation

As we move through the warm summer months, many states across the United States have taken steps to ease the financial burden on families by distributing supplementary payments under the Supplement to ...

The Intersection of Art and Assistance: A Closer Look at SNAP Benefits for Creatives

In an enlightening piece by The New York Times, the spotlight shines on an engaging ethical discussion. It revolves around an emerging artist who, dedicating her life to her craft, leans on...