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How to Report Changes to SNAP in 2026
2026 has come, and the end of 2025 might have brought a few changes in your life. Maybe there's a new baby in the family, you moved homes, got a promotion or raise, and so many other possibilities. These changes are a good ...
How to Renew Your SNAP Benefits: A Quick Guide
Losing your SNAP benefits unexpectedly is difficult, just like it was for Ms. C from Bronx, who found herself without the $200 monthly assistance for groceries. To prevent these types of surprises, it's important to know ho...
How the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Supports Seniors in Need
Attention Seniors: You May Qualify For FREE Food From The CFSP Program Not every senior can afford groceries, considering approximately 5.2 million seniors face hunger in the United States. This ...
SNAP Updates for 2023
Bottom Line: SNAP is an acronym that stands for the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," which was formerly known as the food stamp program. It is funded by the federal government, through Congressional spending bills, but i...
More Food Money for Families: Summer Benefits Starting in June
This June, lots of families in America with kids who go to school will get some extra help to buy food. This help is because of a program called Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, which gives $120 for each child that qua...
Can You Use SNAP to Buy Soda and Candy in Another State?
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federal program that helps people buy food using an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. But if your state bans you from using SNAP to buy items like soda o...
How to Know When Your EBT Card Has Shipped
If you recently applied for SNAP benefits, TANF, or requested a replacement EBT card, you might be wondering when your new card will arrive. EBT cards are used to access food and cash benefits, so getting your card as soon as ...
SNAP Benefits See Significant Changes in 2025: What Families Need to Know
As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...
SNAP Benefits: What Recipients Can Expect in 2026
As 2026 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should be aware of important changes that could affect their benefits. SNAP is the nation’s largest anti-hun...