The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says it has nixed more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Kristen Chevrier, R-Highland, is sponsoring HB403, which prohibits SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps) from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks in Utah ...