22 States Now Ban Soda and Candy With SNAP: Is Yours on the List?
What started as an experimental measure in a handful of states has become a nationwide trend that is changing the …
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Veterans, Homeless People and Former Foster Youth Lose Their SNAP Exemption: Does It Affect You?
There is a change to the SNAP program affecting three particularly vulnerable groups that many people still do not know …
Congress Wants to Cut $6.2 Billion More From SNAP: What It Means for Your Benefits
Just nine months after the «One Big Beautiful Bill» slashed $187 billion from the SNAP program over a decade, Congress …
South Carolina Blocks Online and Out-of-State EBT Purchases Starting April 28
If you receive SNAP in South Carolina, starting Tuesday, April 28, 2026, your EBT card will have a new default …
Good News for Minnesota: USDA Extends SNAP Benefits by 2 Extra Months
Amid a wave of cuts and restrictions shaking the SNAP program across the country, Minnesota received a rare piece of …
Hundreds of SNAP Recipients Take to the Streets in Illinois: «Save Our SNAP»
On April 14, 2026, hundreds of people whose access to the SNAP food assistance program is under threat gathered outside …
Work or Lose Your Benefits: The New SNAP Rule Affecting Millions
The federal law known as the «One Big Beautiful Bill», signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, introduced the …
Florida Bans Soda, Candy and Ultra-Processed Foods from SNAP Starting April 20
As of April 20, 2026, SNAP recipients in Florida will no longer be able to use their EBT card to …
Greg Abbott Restricts SNAP: These Products Can No Longer Be Purchased in Texas as of April 1
As of April 1, 2026, more than 3.3 million Texans who receive SNAP food assistance benefits can no longer use …
Massachusetts Orders Chip-Enabled EBT Cards to Combat SNAP Fraud
Governor Maura Healey has directed the Department of Transitional Assistance to roll out EMV chip technology on EBT cards, making …