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USDA Allocates Funding to Combat Hunger and Support Local Food Banks Ahead of Thanksgiving

During Thanksgiving, a time for celebrating with loved ones and reflecting on what we're grateful for, not everyone has enough food to enjoy.  To help those facing hunger, e...

Republicans' Proposed Changes to SNAP Could Affect Millions

Recent proposals by some Republican lawmakers could lead to significant changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a key public initiative that helps low-income individuals and famili...

Extra SNAP Funds are Coming to California Families This June

California families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a bit more in their grocery budgets this June. During a time when many children are on summer break and school mea...

SNAP Recertification in November 2025: What You Need to Know About Renewing Your Food Stamps

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives millions of families in the United States help to buy food. If you receive SNAP benefits, you must regularly recertify ...

A Little History about the Food Stamp Program

The Food Stamp Program is a program that provides assistance to low-income families. The program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 as part of his "War on Poverty." The USDA estimates that more tha...

Enjoy Free Food From Sweepstakes And Contests

What is better than free food? Honestly, many of us get incredibly excited when we are offered food that is free. Thus, it is nice to have the opportunity to win some free food via sweepstakes and contests that we can enter online...

States Sending SNAP Benefits Mid October 2025

If you rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits—sometimes called food stamps—it’s important to know when your benefits will arrive each month. These benefits are sent out on different d...

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...

How Can SNAP Food Benefits Help You

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is also known as food stamps. This is a program that works with state and local agencies to help prevent domestic hunger. There are millions of people who meet the income eligibility req...