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Potential Cuts to Food Stamps in President Trump's Second Term

A critical topic on the 2025 economic agenda for the new U.S. government is gaining attention: the future of food stamps, officially known as SNAP benefits.  This program plays a vital role in combating ...

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...

Upcoming SNAP Payments in Texas for February 2025

Next week, certain beneficiaries in Texas will receive their payments from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as Food Stamps. This program is crucial as it helps millions acquire nutritious ...

Making Ends Meet: Supplementing Food Stamps with Other Assistance Programs

When the cost of living rises and wages stay low, even the most frugal budget can have difficulty making ends meet. For many Americans dealing with financial hardship, food stamps are an essential ...

Changes to the Food Stamps Program You Need to Know

Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...

If Not Inflation, Then What? Why More Americans are Relying on SNAP

  Over the past few years, an increasing number of Americans have found themselves relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, even when inflation is not the primary ...

​​​​​​​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...

The September 2024 SNAP Benefit Schedule by State

As September 2024 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing to receive their monthly benefits.  SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, plays ...

Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program

Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...