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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...

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 ...

Protecting Your EBT Benefits: Strategies to Prevent Theft and Keep Your Information Safe

Thieves stealing SNAP benefits in California has become a big problem. People getting these benefits, also known as EBT benefits, need to be careful to keep their information safe from ...

Louisiana Moves to Ban Candy and Soda Purchases with SNAP Benefits in Push for Healthier Eating

Louisiana is taking steps to stop people from buying sweets and sodas with SNAP benefits, a government help program for people who don't have enough money to buy food. This i...

How to Make Healthy Choices with Your SNAP Benefits

The food you eat fuels your body, and finding nutritious options that fit within your budget can be a challenge. For low-income individuals and families, SNAP benefits can provide a vital resource to access healthier and m...

Texas SNAP Benefit Schedule for May 19-25, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as Food Stamps, is a federal initiative designed to help low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food, thereby ensuring they maintain a healt...

How to Make Healthy Eating Affordable with Food Stamps

Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...

If Not Inflation, Then What? Why More Americans are Relying on SNAP

  Over the past few years, an increasing number of Americans have found themselves relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, even when inflation is not the primary ...

SNAP Benefits: What’s Changing in 2025-2026?

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...