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If you're one of the many people using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help buy food, you may need to recertify soon. SNAP benefits don't automatically renew. This means yo...

SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also called food stamps) helps millions of Americans buy food every month. Payments for February 2026 will be sent out according to each state's schedule. Every...

A partial government shutdown happens when Congress and the president do not agree on funding for certain federal agencies, so those agencies must temporarily stop some operations. Many federal employees in the...

SNAP benefits help people buy basic groceries and support better nutrition in the United States. But to keep receiving SNAP, you must complete recertification. Some people—especial...

Many people who get help from the government wonder if it will affect their taxes. A common question for SNAP recipients is whether food stamps must be listed as income on a 2026 tax return.   Are SNAP (food stamp) benefits ...

This week, a significant change has started for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States. New rules are now in effect in five states, blocking the use of SNAP benefits to buy soft drinks, can...

If you receive SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps), you can use your EBT card at many grocery stores across the United States. Most big grocery chains and supermarkets accept EBT in their stores, and some also ...

Many people wonder if states ever give out extra food stamp benefits (SNAP). Usually, states do not provide extra SNAP money, but there are special situations where you might notice a change in your benefits or get help that may look l...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps millions of families in the United States afford healthy food. To keep receiving these benefits, peo...