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Potential Cuts to Food Stamps in President Trump's Second Term

A critical topic on the 2025 economic agenda for the new U.S. government is gaining attention: the future of food stamps, officially known as SNAP benefits.  This program plays a vital role in combating ...

Serving up the Latest Trends in the Government's SNAP and EBT Programs

Food Stamps have come a long way and actually originated during the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1939. The program would reach some 20 million people, but by 1943, Food Stamps disappeare...

Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024

In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...

Texas SNAP Benefits: Who’s Getting Their Money from April 14 to 20, 2025?

The United States government is helping millions of people buy healthy food through a program called SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP is like a helping hand ...

Assistance Available for Texas SNAP and WIC Participants Following Hurricane Beryl

In response to the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in South Texas on July 8, the State of Texas is extending a helping hand to residents affected by the severe weather event.&...

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...

A Good Start but More Work Ahead: Reforms Still Needed for Food Assistance

The recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...

Revolutionizing SNAP Benefits: The New Bill Proposing Microchipped EBT Cards

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards have become an increasingly common means of distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to those in need. However, recent secu...

The Impact of SNAP on Poverty and Hunger: Providing Hope and Relief

  In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...