Cuts to SNAP would be detrimental to the emergency food system in Illinois, including food pantries and food banks.

An effort to bar soda and candy from the food assistance program got a favorable reception in a Senate committee. Meanwhile, the Missouri governor is looking to promote “healthier foods.” ...

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

In 2023, Kansas had a payment error rate of more than 12 percent for SNAP applications. That surpassed the national average ...

Governor Brad Little signed a bill on April 15 that bans candy and soda from being purchased with SNAP benefits in Idaho.

The Ohio Senate is preparing to deliberate a House-passed measure to prohibit Ohioans from using food stamps on "sugar-sweetened beverages" when the higher chamber takes up state budget considerations ...

Proposals that Congress could enact this year, including through fast-track “reconciliation” legislation, would take away ...

During the outage, Massachusetts EBT cardholders will not be able to use them for food and cash purchases or for cash withdrawals.

The SNAP SECURE Act of 2025 calls for the reinstatement of federal funding to cover recipients who have been victims of theft.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for many American families, providing crucial food ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will send out its first issuance of Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) benefits Wednesday.

Administration and payment variability While SNAP is federally funded, its administration occurs at the state level, leading ...