The bill would exclude "soft drinks, candy, ice cream and prepared desserts" from being purchased using SNAP benefits.

Navigating the complexities of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can be challenging. Understanding the specific eligibility criteria, including income thresholds and allowable ...

Millions of recipients will see their checks arrive this week, but the specifics could vary based on your location.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a government program which offers nutrition assistance for low-income families ...

Iowans may see a $1 million boost to the Double Up Food Bucks program that helps SNAP users buy fresh produce.

Earlier this month, Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) reintroduced the Healthy SNAP Act, a bill which would prohibit unhealthy ...

If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them. But what we’re saying is, don’t ask the taxpayer to ...

House Republicans are pushing a bill to limit junk food purchases via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Food stamps can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, cereal, snack foods and non-alcoholic ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City officials have helped connect victims of benefit theft to $48 million in replacement ...

Brandy Britt can’t afford groceries this month after her state benefits were stolen. The Kingston woman is among the ...

Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...