SNAP Benefit Cuts Could Cost States $20 Billion Annually: Report
The March 12 report says that across the U.S., SNAP benefit cutbacks could cost local economies some $20 billion every year ...
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$500K stolen from EBT cards in a single week in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. ( WPRI) — Rhode Island residents have seen a surge in EBT card fraud over the past week, with about $500,000 ...
State, federal leaders speak about local effects of federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid
State and federal leaders gathered virtually to speak about local impacts of federal cuts to programs such as SNAP and ...
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Providence food pantry seeks community aid as donation shortages force families away
Better Lives RI Executive Director Paula Hudson said they ... the number of visitors increases at the end of the month, when SNAP benefits begin to run low. "Food stamps don't cover certain ...
Were SNAP Benefits Cut? House Republican Budget Explained
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, in a statement: "Deep SNAP cuts would worsen food insecurity, hurt local ...
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Bill Seeks To Limit SNAP Benefits To ‘Healthy Food’ Purchases
Republicans on the Iowa House Health and Human Services Committee have voted to limit what Iowans using government SNAP ...
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Republicans target SNAP in federal spending cuts, food banks brace for impact
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As House Republicans push to cut billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, food banks are bracing for potential ...
$500K stolen from EBT cards in a single week in RI
Rhode Islanders have seen a dizzying surge in EBT card fraud over the past week, with about $500,000 stolen from cards in the Providence, Cranston and Pawtucket areas. The R.I. Department of Human ...