SNAP Update as Benefits Extend to New Foods

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Tuesday that the list of foods that can be prescribed to those taking part in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, ... Read More

Got EBT SNAP benefits? Spend them on qualifying meal kits

There is currently no way to pay for food ... York, USDA SNAP Express meal kits offer a sort of middle-ground option for anyone interested in affordable meal kits. This free service lets you ... Read More

Consumer Reports says USDA National School Lunch Program should drop Lunchables

Consumer Reports wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its National School Lunch Program to drop Lunchables. The consumer-focused non-profit issued its call to the federal agency and ... Read More

A major shift for WIC food program in the works

After more than a decade, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making serious changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for ... to the WIC food packages, fruit and vegetable ... Read More

Surprising ways and places you can use SNAP EBT food benefits

(AP) — Did you know that SNAP EBT benefits used to be called food ... let you use SNAP EBT at local restaurants. This is part of the USDA Restaurant Meals Program. It is designed for recipients ... Read More

Consumer Reports urges USDA to remove Lunchables from schools. Here's why

But Consumer Reports ... the National School Lunch Program,” said Ronholm in the news release. As of Thursday morning, the petition had over 16,000 signatures. A USDA spokesperson said in ... Read More

Consumer Reports asks USDA to remove Lunchables from schools' lunch menus

Brian Ronholm, director of food policy ... "The USDA should remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program and ensure that kids in schools have healthier options." Consumer Reports ... Read More

Berkshire Agricultural Ventures refreshes campaign to make fresh food more affordable for SNAP recipients at farmers markets

SNAP benefits ... Ventures grant program The program matches purchases at farmers markets paid for by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, up to $30 — effectively doubling the money ... Read More

SNAP Benefits Work Requirements: How many hours do you have to work to get food stamps?

To be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps ... work requirements for certain SNAP recipients, known as Able-Bodied Adults Without ... Read More

Recipients for 2024 Glenn Armentor Pay It Forward Scholarship Program announced

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation announced the recipients for the 2024 Glenn Armentor Pay It Forward Scholarship Program. The initiative annually awards full ride ... Read More

Recipients for 2024 Glenn Armentor Pay It Forward Scholarship Program announced

(KLFY)– The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation announced the recipients for the 2024 Glenn Armentor Pay It Forward Scholarship Program ... Scholarship recipients. News Ten anchor Darla Montgomery ... Read More