Great Reads for Good Food

The Short Answer: No, you generally cannot buy hot food with your EBT card if you receive SNAP benefits (food stamps). This includes items like rotisserie chicken, hot pizza, hot dogs, and hot coffee—basically anything that's warm wh...

Thieves stealing SNAP benefits in California has become a big problem. People getting these benefits, also known as EBT benefits, need to be careful to keep their information safe from ...

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...

If you used to get SNAP (food stamps) and your benefits stopped, you may be able to turn them back on without starting a brand-new application. In some situations, reinstating SNAP can take just...

Congress reached a bipartisan debt ceiling deal and there are a few things you should know about SNAP benefits. The deal was necessary to avoid a government shutdown and a default on the national debt. However, inside this debt ceiling de...

Yes, many gas stations accept EBT cards. However, this usually applies to gas stations that have a convenience store attached. Not every gas station will take EBT, and not everything you see on the shelves can be purchased with your benef...

With food prices rising, choosing where you shop can make a big difference in your monthly budget. To find the best deals, a study compared prices at ten major retailers that accept EBT (SNAP benefits). Research...

After more than a month of uncertainty caused by a long government shutdown, many families who depend on food assistance finally have some good news. The government has reopened, which brings relief...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, will send out monthly payments to millions of Americans in March 2026. While these benefits are provided to low-income households na...