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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...

Food Assistance Programs Adapt to Help More Families

Putting food on the table is a basic need for every family, yet far too many struggle with food insecurity. Important food assistance programs aim to alleviate hunger, especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...

SNAP Benefits

Millions of individuals in the United States receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. This program was created to help battle hunger across the Nation. SNAP is overseen by the Food and Nutrition Service who coordi...

Helping Families Put Food on the Table: The Ongoing Efforts to Improve SNAP Benefits

Across the United States, millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to afford groceries each month. For struggli...

A Deeper Look: How Much More Monthly SNAP Benefits You'll Get in 2024

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides crucial support to low-income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food. The program's ben...

​​​​​​​Expanding the Benefits of SNAP: Surprising Discounts Your EBT Card Covers

SNAP, also known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in helping low-income households afford nutritious food. However, what many may not realize is that in addition to month...

The TLDR of Resources for Individuals Struggling to Pay Rent

With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing buyers out of the market, the struggle to find affordable housing continues to be a growing problem.  The federal government offers a numbe...

Payment Dates for December SNAP Benefits Announced: Stay Updated

As the end of the year approaches, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the payment dates for December's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This information is cruci...

Government Assistance Programs for Needy Citizens

The programs offer financial assistance and other types of aid to make the caregiver's life easier. Eligibility for these programs varies from state to state, so it is vital to research and find out what is available to yo...