A new report shows House Republicans could cut more than $230 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over ...

Beneficiaries with dual eligibility As in every state in the nation, in Florida ... permitted to use SNAP benefits to purchase hot or prepared foods, alcohol, tobacco or non-food items such ...

as in the state of Florida. To maintain eligibility for SNAP benefits, it is necessary to qualify for a new period. It is important to be aware of expiration dates, as well as forms and interview ...

Under Arizona’s bill, SNAP participants could be prevented from buying granola bars and some cereals, while allowing them to ...

Millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will be paid their monthly allotment of benefits in April. Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP provides monthly ...

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, in a statement: "Deep SNAP cuts would worsen food insecurity, hurt local businesses, and weaken SNAP's ability to boost jobs in every state. SNAP is highly ...

About 23% of food stamp dollars go to purchase items like soda, candy, desserts and salty snacks. That contributes to higher obesity rates.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) oversees SNAP, and according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the program improves food security ...

These states are acting out of medical and fiscal necessity. Food stamps − the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) − are a major way Americans buy junk food, such as soda and candy.