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When Will January 2026 SNAP Payments Arrive?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps around 42 million Americans with limited or no income buy groceries each month. People who receive SNAP use an Electronic Benefit Transfer ...

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Explained

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP for short, is a special program run by the government that helps people who don't have enough money to buy food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as ...

​​​​​​​Surprising Discounts Available with Your SNAP EBT Card

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a lifeline for millions of low-income individuals and families, providing them with access to nutriti...

Extra SNAP benefits have ended, but there's ways you can alleviate the impact

Key Points: The additional SNAP benefits that were provided during the pandemic will no longer be available as of this week. This is particularly unfortunate given the persistent problem...

USDA Allocates Funding to Combat Hunger and Support Local Food Banks Ahead of Thanksgiving

During Thanksgiving, a time for celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on what we're grateful for, not everyone has enough food to enjoy.  To help those facing hunger, e...

Do You Qualify for WIC? What You Need to Know If You're Receiving SNAP Benefits in 2024

If you're getting SNAP benefits in 2024, you might be wondering if you can also get WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. B...

Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP

Donald Trump's new trade policies, which involve adding taxes (tariffs) on goods coming from other countries, could make food more expensive for many Americans.  This is especially c...

August SNAP Benefit Distribution Dates Released for Each State

In August, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will receive their monthly payments, but the disbursement dates vary by state.  Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP offers es...

What to Do If You Don’t Qualify for Food Stamps: 7 Ways to Get Help

Many people find themselves in a difficult spot: they need help buying food, but they were either denied SNAP (food stamps), are still waiting for an answer, or received a much smaller benefit than they e...



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