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Your State by State Guide to Locating Unclaimed Assets

Whether you forgot to claim that refund or forgot about an old account with funds still in it, you may have some unclaimed cash waiting for you. If you or someone you love thinks they may have some unclaimed money, opt...

One U.S. State Plans to Add Chips to EBT Cards to Prevent Food Benefit Theft

In recent years, many states in the U.S. have seen more cases of food benefit theft. This problem happens partly because many EBT cards, which are used for programs like SNAP (food stamps), only ha...

SNAP Updates for 2023

Bottom Line: SNAP is an acronym that stands for the "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program," which was formerly known as the food stamp program. It is funded by the federal government, through Congressional spending bills, but i...

How the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Supports Seniors in Need

Attention Seniors: You May Qualify For FREE Food From The CFSP Program Not every senior can afford groceries, considering approximately 5.2 million seniors face hunger in the United States. This ...

Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...

How to Know When Your EBT Card Has Shipped

If you recently applied for SNAP benefits, TANF, or requested a replacement EBT card, you might be wondering when your new card will arrive. EBT cards are used to access food and cash benefits, so getting your card as soon as ...

Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024

In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...

More Food Money for Families: Summer Benefits Starting in June

This June, lots of families in America with kids who go to school will get some extra help to buy food. This help is because of a program called Summer EBT, or SUN Bucks, which gives $120 for each child that qua...