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Promoting Inclusion and Access: Hoyt Offers Free Entry with EBT Card

Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a prominent museum in New Castle, is breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by offering free entry to museumgoers with an EBT card. This initiative, which b...

New CalFresh Regulations: Stricter Rules for ABAWDs Recipients

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

When SNAP Recipients Will Get Their Full November Benefits

The U.S. government recently ended a shutdown that delayed monthly SNAP (food stamp) payments for millions of Americans. After the government reopened, President Trump’s administration told states to make s...

Understanding Food Stamps for Students: A Guide to SNAP Benefits

Navigating financial challenges as a student can be overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of education without a steady income. To alleviate some of the financial burdens, many students turn t...

Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024: Strengthening SNAP for All Communities

In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024.  This law wants to make farming in America better and...

The TLDR of Resources for Individuals Struggling to Pay Rent

With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing buyers out of the market, the struggle to find affordable housing continues to be a growing problem.  The federal government offers a numbe...

​​​​​​​Inequality in Food Stamps for Kids: A State-by-State Breakdown

Low-income children across the United States will be receiving increased assistance with food stamps this summer. However, a closer look reveals a disheartening reality — not all sta...

Florida's SNAP Benefits Distributed This Week: Here's What You Need to Know

Florida is a helping hand to many of its residents through a program called SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.  This program is especially for families who don't...

7 Tips to Improve Your Chances of Finding a Job after Losing One

Although the average job searching period is between three to six months, you are likely to feel disappointed when you take a more extended period when looking for a job. The good thing is that there are tip...