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Can You Use SNAP to Buy Soda and Candy in Another State?

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federal program that helps people buy food using an EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card. But if your state bans you from using SNAP to buy items like soda o...

SNAP in 2026: New food limits and how much you could get each month

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of people buy food. In 2026, there are updates that affect (1) which foods SNAP can be used to buy in some states and (2) how much mone...

How to Report Changes to SNAP in 2026

2026 has come, and the end of 2025 might have brought a few changes in your life. Maybe there's a new baby in the family, you moved homes, got a promotion or raise, and so many other possibilities.  These changes are a good ...

How to Renew Your SNAP Benefits: A Quick Guide

Losing your SNAP benefits unexpectedly is difficult, just like it was for Ms. C from Bronx, who found herself without the $200 monthly assistance for groceries. To prevent these types of surprises, it's important to know ho...

More Food Money for Families: Summer Benefits Starting in June

This June, lots of families in America with kids who go to school will get some extra help to buy food. This help is because of a program called Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, which gives $120 for each child that qua...

SNAP Updates for 2023

Bottom Line: SNAP is an acronym that stands for the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," which was formerly known as the food stamp program. It is funded by the federal government, through Congressional spending bills, but i...

How the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Supports Seniors in Need

Attention Seniors: You May Qualify For FREE Food From The CFSP Program Not every senior can afford groceries, considering approximately 5.2 million seniors face hunger in the United States. This ...

Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

Unemployment Benefits Could Change for Fired, Potentially All Employees

Find Your Updated Unemployment Benefits by clicking here. You may be eligible to receive the newest $1400 Stimulus Check! In recent memory, there hasn't been anything in the American mainstream so inh...