USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools ...
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Food stamps shouldn't pay for soda and candy. Let's promote healthier options. | Opinion
About 23% of food stamp dollars go to purchase items like soda, candy, desserts and salty snacks. That contributes to higher obesity rates.
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Food Stamps: 4 Major Changes to SNAP in 2025
“SNAP reduces the overall prevalence of food insecurity by as much as 30% and ... Sponsored: Owe the IRS $10K or more? Schedule a FREE consultation to see if you qualify for tax relief.
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SNAP Benefits Face Cuts as RFK Jr. Goes After Junk Food
Languages: English. SNAP benefits—commonly known as "food stamps"—are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2023 ...
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Your SNAP Benefit Maximums — How Much They’ll Increase Per Month in 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service adjusts ... in 2025 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes these adjustments based on the cost of living ...
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2025 Budget Stakes: Proposals Would Reduce Children’s Access to School Meals and Other Food Assistance
In seeking deep cuts through a fast-track budget process, Republican lawmakers could soon advance proposals that would take away food assistance from low-income families with children or make ...
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States With the Highest Rates of SNAP Recipients
Millions of Americans began receiving smaller stipends to pay for food this month as the COVID-era boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program comes to an end. SNAP, originally known as ...