The Summer EBT program gives eligible students a one-time benefit of $120 to purchase nutritious food throughout the summer.

The Arkansas legislature and the governor agreed earlier this year that food stamps should not be used to buy candy, soft drinks and junk food.

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government ...

The suit claims that efforts to get sensitive information about food aid recipients from states violates federal privacy laws ...

As June approaches, millions of Americans are preparing to receive their SNAP benefits. These payments, crucial for many ...

The Trump administration approved a first-of-its-kind waiver for Nebraska to ban purchases of soda and energy drinks with ...

Try living on the average single person's weekly food stamp benefit. You'll understand there is no room left to cut.

Governor Greg Abbott has asked for Texas SNAP benefit recipients to be prevented from spending them on soda and candy.

For the first time, the U.S. House is considering requiring states to pay matching dollars on the food stamp program.

SNAP recipients would not be able to buy candy, soda, seeds and other products subject to sales tax under Kim Reynolds' waiver request to the USDA.

Texas has requested a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits on unhealthy foods like soda and candy.