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More States Will Restrict What You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions of Americans buy food. These states plan ...

How SNAP Fights Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...

Understanding The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, commonly known as TEFAP, is a vital federal initiative designed to provide food assistance to Americans in need. Managed by the USDA, TEFAP's primary objective is to di...

Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October

According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Recent Developments

Food stamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are government support programs designed to provide nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States. SNAP ...

Public University Opens New SNAP Station to Help Students Access Food

Millersville University is taking a big step to help students who struggle to afford food by setting up a new SNAP Station. This special spot has just opened up near the Student Affairs Suite, in the uppe...

Recertifying Your SNAP Benefits on October 2025

If your SNAP certification period ends in October 2025, yes—renew now to avoid a gap in your food benefits. Here’s a simple guide to what SNAP recertification is, why it matters, and how to do it on time. Che...

SNAP: A Safety Net Against Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, ensures that millions of at-risk Americans are able to afford a nutritious diet each month. Most SNAP recipients are low-income families with small children, senior citizens, or in...

SNAP Texas Payment: Who Gets Their September Payment This Week?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps people with low incomes buy food in the United States, including Texas. In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commissi...