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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...

Will SNAP Benefits Be Available in November During the Government Shutdown?

Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...

Why the Government’s Plan to Control What People Buy with Food Assistance Won't Make America Healthier

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a big goal: he wants to make America healthy again.  ...

USDA SUN Summer Programs in 2025: Supporting Kids and Families with Free Meals and Grocery Assistance

The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...

What You Need to Know About SNAP Benefits Renewal in Florida - April 2025

If you're getting help with buying food through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, it's important to remember that these benefits don't last f...

New Guidance Announced for SNAP Benefits Under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new instructions to state agencies about how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—should b...

How New Work Rules Could Affect Food Stamp Benefits Across the U.S.

Millions of Americans could lose some or all of their food stamp benefits (also known as SNAP) because of newly approved work requirements, according to a study by the Center for Budget and Policy Prioritie...

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 ...

CalFresh Benefits in California for March 2025: What You Need to Know

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...