The Gazette21d
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits need changing
Double Up is available to anyone who participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a federal benefit formerly known as Food Stamps to provide food assistance to low-income Americans.
EURweb on MSN4d
USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program Offers Support to Low-Income Families
The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a federal initiative aimed at providing essential food supplies to low-income ...
Albuquerque Journal5d
New Mexico food banks concerned Congress will cut food assistance dollars
Over 480,000 New Mexicans receive SNAP benefits. Food bank leaders worry potential cuts to the food assistance program would ...
Tampa Bay Times7d
Food program cuts could hurt 2.9 million Floridians, cost taxpayers $657M
State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, speaks at Second Harvest Food Bank on June 11, 2024. Eskamani says that plans to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will have a big impact in ...
Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food
A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.