Of course, Republicans are correct that doing more to help the poor costs more money. On the other hand, studies show SNAP ...

Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...

The bill would exclude "soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts" from being purchased using SNAP benefits.

If USDA Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins is confirmed, Americans who receive federal supplemental food assistance may face stricter work requirements and reduced benefits, farmers and ranchers may ...

Earlier this month, Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) reintroduced the Healthy SNAP Act, a bill which would prohibit unhealthy ...

When she looked at recent transactions on Propel, an app for managing public benefits, Bell found that someone had recently ...

Millions of recipients will see their checks arrive this week, but the specifics could vary based on your location.

Brandy Britt can’t afford groceries this month after her state benefits were stolen. The Kingston woman is among the ...

If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them. But what we’re saying is, don’t ask the taxpayer to ...

In the last two years, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—or food stamps—have had over $150 ...

Of course, Republicans are correct that doing more to help the poor costs more money. On the other hand, studies show SNAP has widespread benefits for low-income households — notably, less food ...

Low-income families robbed of their grocery funds are no longer getting reimbursed by the federal government, and some Bay Staters are now looking to the state government to replace their stolen ...