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SNAP Benefits for Non-US Citizens: A Simple Guide

Food is a basic need and when money is tight, it's helpful to know there's assistance available. In the United States, a program called SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps families with low inco...

SNAP September 2024 Payment Schedule Across the United States

As we edge closer to a new month, households across the United States anticipate the upcoming round of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  Commonly referred to as food sta...

How Food Stamps Can Ease Your Family’s Summer Nutrition Needs

With the arrival of summer and the pause on school meals, many families face the added challenge of ensuring their children continue to receive nutritious food.  Recognizing this need, the United States...

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...

The SNAP Program: The Most Important Information You Need to Know

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a program that helps low-income families have access to healthy food. There are many ways in which someone can qualify to get help from the SNAP pr...

What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Food Assistance programs in the United States of America date back to 1939, originally starting with a program called FSP, which debuted in New York. In 1961, the Food Stamp Act began distributing food assistance on...

How to Budget $1937 in Monthly Food Stamps for Your Family

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...

Fighting Discrimination: How to Report Retailers Who Discriminate Against Food Stamp Users

In recent news, it has come to light that some retailers are discriminating against individuals who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, commonly known as fo...

How the Cost of Living Adjustment Will Impact SNAP Benefits in the Coming Year

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes annual adjustments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which many people know as the program that provides food stamp...