SNAP benefits for May 2025 are starting soon. Here's the full payment schedule, updated income limits, and who qualifies.

Recipients remain free to purchase whatever foods they want—with their own money.

Four Republican states have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to let them ban soda, energy drinks and other food items ...

One of the people with knowledge of the plans noted that deep-red states such as West Virginia are “going to be hit pretty ...

The Trump administration wants to stop poor people from using federal food benefits for candy or soda. In an initiative ...

In Illinois, the problem is more pronounced. In 2000, 6.8% of Illinoisans were on SNAP. Today, 15.1% of Illinoisans are on ...

A recent poll indicates bipartisan support among Pennsylvanians for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The United States Department of Agriculture is demanding that states ensure illegal immigrants are not using food stamps. The ...

Veronica Cox had a plan, and receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to help feed her three kids wasn’t part of it. She got a bachelor’s degree in criminal ...

Despite this agricultural abundance, food insecurity – not being able to maintain an adequate diet – is a pressing issue. In ...

For years, we have seen a growing problem within our community: too many of our working families — cashiers, child care ...