SNAP junk food bans have been blocked in 5 states. Here's where restrictions are still taking place.

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) lacked the authority to approve state restrictions on ...
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SNAP in 2026: Updated benefit amounts by state, who qualifies, and how to apply after losing a job

Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover grocery costs. In 2026, ...

DOJ sues Minnesota to force release of SNAP beneficiary data

A new lawsuit from the Justice Department is putting Minnesota at the center of a national fight over food assistance data ...

SNAP Update: Hundreds of Thousands of Kids Lose Benefits, Analyses Shows

There’s been a sharp decline in participation among children following sweeping federal changes to the program enacted in ...

When are July 2026 SNAP payments coming?

SNAP July payments will be issued throughout the month, with dates varying by state as benefits follow staggered schedules.

Millions fewer people are receiving SNAP food aid. Is that a good thing?

Republicans expanded work requirements for SNAP. Democrats and food security advocates worry the changes are leaving people ...

MA SNAP payment error rate sees slight dip, still well above federal standards

As several public benefits fraud schemes continue to be uncovered in Massachusetts, the Department of Transitional Assistance ...