Idaho’s health department on Friday officially sent its request to the federal government to prohibit candy and soda purchase ...

Some Republicans in Lansing acknowledge the state can't absorb a major reduction in federally-funded programs.

U.S. Rep. for Hawaiʻi Jill Tokuda said a proposed $313 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over ...

Gov. Abbott is seeking federal help to block the purchase of junk food using SNAP benefits. But, some critics said many ...

The U.S House Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark-up its Reconciliation Bill that would require them to cut $230 billion in spending, including from the SNAP food assistance program.

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

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The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program—also known as Summer EBT or SUN Bucks—provides $120 per eligible child to help low-income families afford groceries over the summer months when school ...

A House committee voted in favor of a bill that would cut billions in federal funding for SNAP, a program that numerous ...

“A lot of us voted against a Farm ... Our growers — the folks growing the food in our communities, helping provide the products people are purchasing with their SNAP benefits.

LUMBERTON — Potential federal spending cuts that could affect social services like Medicaid and food assistance are ... Medicare and Medicaid in the United States, according to the Center ...

"The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive gives everyone ... Community Action Children and Family Services division, reminded us of the food drive's increasing importance: "With rising food costs for ...