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The September 2024 SNAP Benefit Schedule by State

As September 2024 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing to receive their monthly benefits.  SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, plays ...

How to Make Healthy Eating Affordable with Food Stamps

Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...

Making Ends Meet: Supplementing Food Stamps with Other Assistance Programs

When the cost of living rises and wages stay low, even the most frugal budget can have difficulty making ends meet. For many Americans dealing with financial hardship, food stamps are an essential ...

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...

What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Walmart+ Assist

Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...

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.  ...

Understanding SNAP Benefits for Non-US Citizens

Established in 1939, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the federal Food Stamp Program, has evolved into the foremost nutritional aid program in the U.S. As of April 2023, over 21.5 million...

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 ...

How to Claim Replacement SNAP Benefits for Spoiled Food After a Power Outage

For many American households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a power outage can lead to the stressful possibility of losing essential food supplies due to spoilage...