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What Stores Let You Use Food Stamps for Online Grocery Orders?

If you use food stamps, also known as the SNAP program, and find it hard to go to the grocery store, you might be able to shop online instead.  Many big stores now let you use your SNAP EBT card to order...

It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!

Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...

​​​​​​​Expanding the Benefits of SNAP: Surprising Discounts Your EBT Card Covers

SNAP, also known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in helping low-income households afford nutritious food. However, what many may not realize is that in addition to month...

New SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Boost Distribution Efficiency and Aid Vulnerable Families

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting millions of low-income families across the United States as they tackle food insecurity,...

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 ...

SNAP Food Stamps Payments Coming in January 2025

For those receiving SNAP Food Stamps, payment dates vary depending on where you live. Regardless of location, all eligible individuals will receive their payments on their EBT cards in January. Find out more: What is SNAP ...

Thrive Market and SNAP Benefits: Making Healthy Eating Accessible to All

Online shopping for healthy and organic products just got easier for low-income families in the United States. Starting next week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can u...

House Republicans' Budget Plan: Major Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Amidst Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...

The TLDR of Resources for Individuals Struggling to Pay Rent

With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing buyers out of the market, the struggle to find affordable housing continues to be a growing problem.  The federal government offers a numbe...