The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition assistance program that provides monthly funds to boost the grocery budget of low-income households. Each state ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — formerly known as food stamps — is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is the largest federal nutrition ...

On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills or a stopgap funding resolution. That shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S.

As many of us sat down with family to enjoy a meal this past holiday season, it is worrisome how many families are suffering from food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 17 ...

The state is hoping to catch up on its backlog of food stamp applications — now about 8,000, compared to more than 12,000 a month ago — by mid-March, aided in part by online applications now available ...

While many Americans qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, not everyone is making use of it. Many report stress and anxiety while filling out the application, and a new study ...