New research by the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has revealed that SNAP benefits are failing to cover the cost of modestly priced meals in 98% of U.S. counties, including New York. The gap between the cost of a meal and the maximum SNAP benefit is particularly pronounced in urban areas, with … Read more
Washington, D.C. — A recent House committee hearing focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has sparked a debate over potential restrictions on what foods recipients can purchase with their benefits. The discussion centers on whether limiting the purchase of unhealthy items, such as soft drinks and candy, would better serve the program’s nutritional … Read more
A disabled man from Knoxville, Tennessee, has been grappling with a harrowing wait for restored SNAP benefits after his EBT card was hacked nearly three months ago. Dennis Walker, a single father reliant on food stamps due to disability stemming from a car accident, found himself without access to his $530 in benefits since January … Read more
Louisiana Offers Replacement SNAP Benefits After April 10 Storms Get Help with Replacement SNAP Benefits After April 10 Storms in Louisiana According to WDSU, after the strong storms on April 10 in Louisiana Americans who use food stamps and had no power for 24 hours or more can get Replacement SNAP Benefits. This helps them … Read more
Recent reports reveal a concerning trend in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as delays in processing SNAP benefits intensify the risk of residents facing hunger. According to insights from The Charlotte Observer, the county’s approval rate for food stamp applications within the federally mandated timeframe was a mere 58% last week, significantly below the state average … Read more
SNAP Benefits: Debates in the Legislature Advocates’ Perspective Two Republican proposals to tighten eligibility standards for government assistance programs—specifically, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps—sparked heated debates in the chambers of the Arizona state legislature. Introduced by Representative Leo Biasiucci, House Bills 2502 and 2503 aim to prohibit the … Read more
SNAP Benefits: Record Demand Strains Ohio Food Banks Economic Pressures Exacerbate Food Insecurity After the emergency SNAP benefits ended a year ago, Ohio food banks were faced with extremely difficult circumstances. Numerous homes were still affected by the pandemic’s aftermath, and as grocery prices skyrocketed, a record number of people turned to food banks for … Read more
In an unexpected turn of events, two Republican-sponsored bills faced rejection in Kentucky’s legislature committee on Thursday, signaling a rare opposition within the GOP-controlled committee. House Bill 255, aimed at easing certain child labor laws to extend working hours for 16- and 17-year-olds during school weeks, and House Bill 367, seeking alterations to food stamp … Read more
The Kentucky legislature is pushing forward with House Bill 367, a contentious piece of legislation that seeks to reduce SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for thousands of Kentuckians while also imposing stricter eligibility criteria. Sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, the bill aims to address what he perceives as loopholes in the current system, particularly … Read more
There is a completely new application process for the formerly known food stamps program, which is now known as the SNAP. Following their application, applicants typically receive a notice in the mail informing them that Quality Control is reviewing their SNAP case. Subsequently, participants in this procedure must respond to a series of questions designed … Read more