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Payment Dates for December SNAP Benefits Announced: Stay Updated

As the end of the year approaches, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the payment dates for December's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This information is cruci...

7 Strategies to Help You Function Within Your Means Without Feeling Limited

Living within your means equates to spending equal or less than what you have coming in monthly. But for many individuals, it can be difficult to adhere to that age-old adage. Credit cards, emergency ...

SNAP Benefits: How Much Will Families Get in Food Stamps for September 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as "food stamps," is the main food assistance program in the United States. SNAP helps millions of families with low incom...

Helping Families Put Food on the Table: The Ongoing Efforts to Improve SNAP Benefits

Across the United States, millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to afford groceries each month. For struggli...

​​​​​​​Expanding the Benefits of SNAP: Surprising Discounts Your EBT Card Covers

SNAP, also known as food stamps, plays a crucial role in helping low-income households afford nutritious food. However, what many may not realize is that in addition to month...

State-approved SNAP Food Stamps: A Look at Next Week's Payments

For SNAP Food Stamps recipients, the arrival of monthly payments depends on the state they reside in. With each state having its own payment schedule, it is crucial for beneficiaries to know when they can exp...

Protecting Your EBT Benefits: Strategies to Prevent Theft and Keep Your Information Safe

Thieves stealing SNAP benefits in California has become a big problem. People getting these benefits, also known as EBT benefits, need to be careful to keep their information safe from ...

Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

CDC Drastically Changes Guidance on COVID-19 Testing, Leaving Many Confused

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under fire over the last few days after quietly changing the recommendations regarding when individuals should seek a test for COVID-19....