To the lawmakers in Congress who seem to be stuck on Reagan-era myths about the people who rely on food stamps, here’s an idea: Let’s reframe the idea of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, ...

Nonprofits say it is common for owners to supplement their pet’s diet with human food purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits. Angela Chapman, director of New Leash On Life animal ...

Most retirees using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits stick to obvious purchases like bread, milk and eggs. But the program covers way more than basic staples, and knowing what ...

In August 2025, Takara Gamble, a 28-year-old in Texas, began receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. She doesn’t have a car, so most of her paychecks go towards paying for ...

KENTUCKY WAS AT RISK OF LOSING ACCESS TO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING. INDIANA SNAP RECIPIENTS WILL SEE SOME CHANGES IN THE NEW YEAR. STARTING JANUARY 1ST, YOU’LL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO BUY ANY SUGARY ...

Carli Michelle Wright worked at a high-power law firm and made hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. She quit for the sake of her mental and physical health. While working part-time between careers ...

Most retirees using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits stick to obvious purchases like bread, milk and eggs. But the program covers way more than basic staples, and knowing what ...

The head of the US Department of Agriculture said the Trump administration is planning to have “everyone” receiving SNAP benefits reapply after a probe into a number of Republican-led states allegedly ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — In a neighborhood slated for redevelopment, 10 On Your Side met with residents who say the government shutdown made their hardships even harder. Aishea Johnson said she received ...

Louisiana will restrict the use of SNAP benefits for certain food items starting February 18, 2026. The new rules prohibit using SNAP funds to buy soft drinks, energy drinks, candy, gum, and mints.