Farm Bill Deadline Hits Sept. 30, but SNAP Benefits Stay Funded for Now
The law that sets the rules for SNAP runs out this week. The current farm bill extension expires on Wednesday,
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New House Bill Would End SNAP Restaurant Meals Program in Nine States
A new bill in Congress could end a program that lets some SNAP recipients buy hot meals at restaurants. The
USDA Takes Action Against 170 New York City Retailers in SNAP Fraud Sweep
USDA has taken enforcement action against 170 SNAP retailers across New York City. The agency announced the sweep, called Operation
New SNAP Payment Amounts for Oct. 1, 2026: See the Exact Increase for Your Household Size
Millions of households on food assistance will see new numbers on their case files this fall. The U.S. Department of
New York Summer EBT Application Deadline Set for September 8
Time is running out for some New York families to claim a summer food benefit for their kids. The state’s
Convenience Stores Ask USDA to Delay New SNAP Stocking Rule, Warn of Possible EBT Losses
Nearly 250 convenience stores across the country are asking the government for more time. They say a new food-stocking rule
Congress Faces Sept. 30 Funding Deadline — Here’s What It Means for Your Benefits
The government is not shut down right now. But a new deadline is coming fast. Federal funding runs out on
SNAP Enrollment Plunges by 5 Million as New Work Rules Take Hold
More than 5.3 million people have lost their food stamps in less than a year. Families across the country are
SNAP Cuts Soda and Candy for 2.7 Million People This Fall — Here’s the Full Timeline
Nearly 2.7 million people on food stamps are about to lose the ability to buy soda, candy, and energy drinks
SNAP’s September 30 Deadline: What’s Confirmed, What’s Not, and Who Pays More Starting October 1
September 30 is a real deadline for the federal government. But it is not the day SNAP food stamps stop,