Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOpinion

Congressional Delay of SNAP Cost Shift Urgently Needed to Protect Food Assistance for Low-Income Families

The Republican megabill enacted in July will require most states to pay a share of SNAP food benefit costs — for many states, ...
El Adelantado de Segovia

It’s official—Kroger offers 20% off fruits and vegetables to SNAP recipients and other public program beneficiaries

The SNAP program is designed to help low-income individuals purchase essential food items. The program provides extra ...
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The government is banning you from buying these items with food stamps

Starting April 1, 2026, SNAP benefits will no longer be eligible for purchasing candy and sugary drinks. See the full list of ...
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How are SNAP benefits changing? Here's what the program will look like in 2026

SNAP benefits became a national flashpoint during the government shutdown in 2025, as millions of Americans worried about what would happen if funding stalled. For households relying on monthly ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Refresher Course: What could federal changes mean for SNAP recipients?

There’s been a lot of changes recently to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. What do these ...

SNAP benefits are changing in 2026; here’s what you need to know

Iowa is joining other states in the nation in changing what can be bought using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...