Our blog

Great Reads for Good Food

The latest news Interviews, technologies, and resources

Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits in Nevada: What You Need to Know

Starting March 1, 2026, Nevada will implement new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. These changes will affect how thousands...

What the partial government shutdown means for SNAP benefits

A partial government shutdown happens when Congress and the president do not agree on funding for certain federal agencies, so those agencies must temporarily stop some operations. Many federal employees in the...

New SNAP Benefit Restrictions Starting in April: What You Need to Know

Starting in April, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—formerly known as food stamps—will face new rules about what they can buy at the groc...

Still Waiting for May SNAP? See When Yours Arrives

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families with little or no income cover the cost of groceries. Each month, money is loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used to purcha...

When Will October 2025 SNAP Payments Be Sent Out?

Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for groceries each month. SNAP benefits are loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which people can use at most ...

Where to Get Emergency Food Assistance Near You in 2026

Updated as of March 5, 2026 The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a vital federal initiative designed to provide food assistance to Americans in need. Managed by the USDA, TEFAP’s primary objecti...

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Explained

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, or CSFP, is a helpful program designed to make sure older adults with not a lot of money can eat healthy food. It's a way for them to get extra food each month to add to wh...

April 2025 SNAP Benefits Distribution Dates Released for Every State

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers food aid to low-income families every month to help them buy healthy food. To get SNAP benefits, you need to apply in your state and meet certain...

Texas SNAP Benefits Schedule for the Last Week of June 2025

In June 2025, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas are scheduled to receive their benefits in a staggered manner. These benefits are distributed monthly from the 1st to the...