7 h. ago 6 more states approved to remove unhealthy foods from SNAP benefits

Hawai'i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee are approved to amend the definition of "food for purchase" under SNAP in 2026.

Politics

3 w. ago Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast food meals

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.

Economics

3 w. ago Blue states blasted for funneling millions in SNAP cash for fast

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast-food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.

Economics

4 w. ago SNAP Benefits Are Resuming as Government Reopens After Shutdown

Several states have restarted food stamp payments, but millions of Americans are still awaiting the November deposits that the Trump administration resisted paying out in full.

Politics

4 w. ago How food banks, pantries have fared since SNAP benefits were halted

Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans in the midst of the federal government shutdown.

Economics

4 w. ago Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted

Food banks and pantries have been experiencing historic demand since SNAP benefits halted on Nov. 1 for many Americans in the midst of the federal government shutdown.

Politics

4 w. ago For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief

A school in Pittsburgh has set up a food pantry for students and their families whose SNAP benefits have been cut or delayed because of the government shutdown.

Society

4 w. ago Pittsburgh school opens food pantry to support students who rely on SNAP benefits

A school food pantry in Pittsburgh aims to help fill the gap for families whose SNAP benefits have been disrupted by the shutdown.

Society