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In 2026, shopping with SNAP benefits has become more complex for millions of families due to new restrictions under the 'Make ...

Some SNAP recipients could lose their food assistance as soon as Sunday, depending on what state they’re in. Expanded work requirements kick in for more states starting Feb. 1. The new requirements ...

The more than 40 millions recipients of the largest nutrition assistance program in the U.S. will be subject to stricter requirements come Feb. 1.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps) is an important safety-net program that helps reduce hunger and decrease poverty among US households. At the same time ...

Starting Sunday, Feb. 15, Oklahoma will start banning the purchase of certain items with SNAP funds. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt submitted a request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees ...

Big changes are coming to how shoppers can use SNAP food benefits in some states. Starting on January 1, some states are planning to implement new rules limiting purchases of soda, energy drinks, ...