Fact Check: Who Would Be Impacted By Cuts To Food Stamp Program?
U.S. Representative Alma Adams is trying to draw attention to a Trump administration proposal that would cut the number of people who receive public funding for food.
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Activists Protest USDA Changes That Threaten Free School Lunch
Activists delivered a petition with 1.5 million signatures to the agency in an effort to stop a rule change that would end automatic enrollment in free school lunch for nearly 1 million kids.
Comment Period Ends For Proposal That Would Cut SNAP Benefits For Millions
The Trump administration says it wants to close a "loophole" that allows states to give benefits to those who would not otherwise be eligible by raising or eliminating income and asset limits.
Using Food Stamps For Online Grocery Shopping Is Getting Easier
Walmart is expanding a program for food stamp recipients to buy groceries online and pick them up in stores. It's the latest move to give them more options in the era of online shopping.
Trump Wants To Limit Aid For Low-Income Americans. A Look At His Proposals
Low-income Americans who use government safety net programs could be affected by a number of proposed rules and actions in areas such as housing, food aid, overtime and immigration.
How A Fight Over Beef Jerky Reveals Tensions Over SNAP In The Trump Era
Retailers that accept SNAP benefits must stock a variety of staple foods, including a minimum number of fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and grain options. Now there's a fight over what counts.
Farm Bill Compromise Reached With SNAP Changes Out, Industrial Hemp In
While much of the farm bill draft mirrors current law, there is a major change coming for farmers: Industrial hemp will be legalized. Forestry and food stamps became sticking points.
Fewer Immigrant Families Are Signing Up For Federal Food Assistance
New preliminary research shows families in the U.S less than five years were the most likely to drop out of SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, out of fear it could impact their immigration status.
Technical Difficulties May Jeopardize Food Stamps At Farmers Markets
If a popular app used by many farmers markets to process federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits is no longer offered next spring, consumers' access to fresh produce may be stalled.
Food Stamps For Soda: Time To End Billion-Dollar Subsidy For Sugary Drinks?
SNAP provides nutrition assistance for about 42 million Americans, but critics say now is the time to restructure the $70 billion annual program in a way that promotes healthier food choices.