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SNAP payment dates of up to $1,756 in May
Millions of SNAP beneficiaries are set to receive their May payments soon. While the amount varies per household, some ...
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Congressman Al Green files ‘SNAP SECURE Act of 2025′ to reimburse victims of SNAP benefit theft
The SNAP SECURE Act of 2025—known as H.R. 2983—would restore a reimbursement program for victims of theft involving ...
Americans Aren't Being Refunded for SNAP Benefit Theft—That Could Soon Change
The SNAP SECURE Act of 2025 calls for the reinstatement of federal funding to cover recipients who have been victims of theft.
Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program
Four Republican states have asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to let them ban soda, energy drinks and other food items ...
Kate Maehr and Julie Yurko: We need to strengthen — not cut — SNAP benefits
Cuts to SNAP would be detrimental to the emergency food system in Illinois, including food pantries and food banks.
Editorial: Cutting candy from SNAP won’t fix the bigger problem of growing dependency
In Illinois, the problem is more pronounced. In 2000, 6.8% of Illinoisans were on SNAP. Today, 15.1% of Illinoisans are on ...