The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—often referred to as food stamps—provides monthly support to help low-income families buy groceries using EBT cards. While the program ensures access to essential food items, it also includes employment requirements aimed at promoting long-term financial independence. With major updates taking effect in 2025, millions of Americans now face stricter … Read more
The federal government is preparing for a major overhaul of the SNAP program, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. The move follows newly released data from 29 Republican-led states, which revealed troubling issues such as 186,000 deceased individuals reportedly receiving SNAP payments and an additional 500,000 people collecting duplicate benefits. Rollins emphasized that these findings … Read more
A federal appeals court has affirmed an order requiring the Trump administration to release full SNAP benefits for the month of November. Although millions of dollars in food assistance payments were already issued, the situation became more complicated late Friday when the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused the order, creating uncertainty for SNAP recipients across … Read more
