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Reinstating Your SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Getting Your Food Assistance Back

If you used to get SNAP (food stamps) and your benefits stopped, you may be able to turn them back on without starting a brand-new application. In some situations, reinstating SNAP can take just...

SNAP in 2026: New food limits and how much you could get each month

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of people buy food. In 2026, there are updates that affect (1) which foods SNAP can be used to buy in some states and (2) how much mone...

How to Report Changes to SNAP in 2026

2026 has come, and the end of 2025 might have brought a few changes in your life. Maybe there's a new baby in the family, you moved homes, got a promotion or raise, and so many other possibilities.  These changes are a good ...

Changes Coming to SNAP: New "Junk Food" Ban in Several States Beginning February 2026

Starting in February 2026, some important changes are set to affect people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, in the United States...

Where to Find the Cheapest Groceries: Top 10 Store Rankings

With food prices rising, choosing where you shop can make a big difference in your monthly budget. To find the best deals, a study compared prices at ten major retailers that accept EBT (SNAP benefits). Research...

SNAP Benefit Payment Schedule for June 2025

In June 2025, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, also known as food stamps, will be made to beneficiaries across the United States. However, payment dates will vary depending on the state. Check out:&nbs...

Can You Go to Jail for Lying on a SNAP Application?

If you are worried about the consequences of a mistake on your SNAP (food stamps) application, here is the short answer: Most people do not go to jail for putting the wrong information on an application. While jail time...

Final SNAP Benefits for February Set for Distribution

February's final roll-out of SNAP benefits is just around the corner. If you're waiting for this month's assistance, now’s the time to keep a close eye on your account. Most states have already start...

NEW SNAP Changes In Effect

Congress reached a bipartisan debt ceiling deal and there are a few things you should know about SNAP benefits. The deal was necessary to avoid a government shutdown and a default on the national debt. However, inside this debt ceiling de...