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How SNAP Might Change With Donald Trump in Charge

Donald Trump has promised to make big changes to many government programs. One of these programs is SNAP benefits, also known as "food stamps."  This program helps millions of Americans who don't have e...

The SNAP Program: The Most Important Information You Need to Know

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a program that helps low-income families have access to healthy food. There are many ways in which someone can qualify to get help from the SNAP pr...

Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October

According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...

Public University Opens New SNAP Station to Help Students Access Food

Millersville University is taking a big step to help students who struggle to afford food by setting up a new SNAP Station. This special spot has just opened up near the Student Affairs Suite, in the uppe...

What Are Experts Saying Regarding Junk Food Purchases with SNAP

Several states in the U.S. are starting to block people from using SNAP benefits (which help low-income Americans buy food) to purchase junk food like soda and candy. In 2024, about 41 million Americans used SN...

Will December SNAP Benefits Be Delayed? Here’s What You Need To Know

Many people rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to help pay for groceries every month. With recent government shutdowns, some are worried their benefits for December migh...

Understanding The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, commonly known as TEFAP, is a vital federal initiative designed to provide food assistance to Americans in need. Managed by the USDA, TEFAP's primary objective is to di...

When Will October 2025 SNAP Payments Be Sent Out?

Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for groceries each month. SNAP benefits are loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which people can use at most ...

States Sending SNAP Benefits Mid October 2025

If you rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits—sometimes called food stamps—it’s important to know when your benefits will arrive each month. These benefits are sent out on different d...