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The Benefits of Applying for Food Stamps

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, provides essential resources for millions of low-income Americans. The program offers invaluable aid to needy families by helping them acquire healthy...

Empowering Individuals: Taking Action Against Retailers Discriminating Food Stamp Users

Recent reports have highlighted a pressing concern: some retailers are engaging in discriminatory practices against individuals who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) b...

March SNAP Benefits Schedule: Key Dates for States Revealed

People who are expecting SNAP benefits may receive them as early as the first week of March. However, not everyone will receive their benefits at the beginning of the month.  The timing of when you receive ...

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 ...

Everything You Need to Know about the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP)

One of the bigger expenses for care centers for children and adults involves providing nutritious meals, but one federal program can help deflect part of that cost. The Child and Adult Care Food Prog...

A Quick Guide: When to Expect SNAP Benefits in November 2024

As we approach November, it's time for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, to get ready for their next set of benefits.  SNAP benef...

House Republicans' Budget Plan: Major Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Amidst Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...

Understanding Snap Benefits

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...

​​​​​​​Stretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...