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Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

Good News for Families Affected by Food Stamp Theft: Help is Extended Until December 20

In Oklahoma City, over 2,600 families have faced the upsetting experience of having their food stamps stolen this past year. Luckily, there's a silver lining.  Thanks to fede...

2025 Update on Food Stamps: Potential Rise in SNAP Benefits with Next Year's Living Cost Adjustment

Starting October 1, 2024, individuals and families relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are poised to experience a boost in their financial support...

Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024

In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...

How to Make Healthy Eating Affordable with Food Stamps

Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...

Final SNAP Benefits for February Set for Distribution

February's final roll-out of SNAP benefits is just around the corner. If you're waiting for this month's assistance, now’s the time to keep a close eye on your account. Most states have already start...

How TANF Can Help You Get Through the Coming Recession

Americans have lived through some of the most challenging economic times for the past few years. However, the government has provided a safety net for Americans reeling from economic shocks who now find themselves in nee...

The Impact of SNAP on Poverty and Hunger: Providing Hope and Relief

  In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...