Starting March 1, 2026, new work rules for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) getting SNAP benefits take effect.

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County social services offices are applying updated federal rules that went into effect Sunday.

An Arizona lawmaker is proposing a bill to restrict the use of food stamps for items like soda, candy and chips. Supporters argue the bill promotes healthier eating, while opponents say it unfairly ...

New York is joining the small group of states switching to chip-and-pin cards to evade skimming devices that siphon money for food from low-income people. By Sarah Maslin Nir One morning last week, ...

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The measure would allow incarcerated people nearing release to apply for SNAP, and allow those convicted of a felony drug ...

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News' Isabel Flores spoke with families receiving SNAP benefits about how the new changes will affect their daily lives.

A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers. By Julie Creswell and Linda Qiu In Iowa, food stamps can be used to purchase ice cream at ...

A volunteer at the Hollywood Food Coalition helps box up meals for low-income residents. (Photo courtesy of the Hollywood Food Coalition) This story originally appeared in the California Health Report ...