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Upcoming SNAP Payments in Texas for February 2025

Next week, certain beneficiaries in Texas will receive their payments from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as Food Stamps. This program is crucial as it helps millions acquire nutritious ...

One U.S. State Plans to Add Chips to EBT Cards to Prevent Food Benefit Theft

In recent years, many states in the U.S. have seen more cases of food benefit theft. This problem happens partly because many EBT cards, which are used for programs like SNAP (food stamps), only ha...

Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024

In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...

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 ...

Final SNAP Payments Up to $3,102 for October in One State Available Now

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the last set of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments for this period, reaching up to $3,102, will be disbursed in Hawaii in Oct...

Maximizing the Value of Your SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Where You Can Use Them

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is America's primary safeguard against hunger, offering vital support to millions of older adults in purchasing necessary groceries.  ...

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...

Key Payment Dates for Social Security and SNAP Benefits in June 2025

Many Americans depend on programs like Social Security and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover essential costs, from food to household expenses. If you’re wondering ...

More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...