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Map shows states paying most—and least—for SNAP under Trump bill

This will be the first time that states have had to shoulder the responsibility of paying SNAP benefits, and numerous ...

California joins lawsuit to stop USDA demand for SNAP user information

California has joined 21 states in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from forcing states to give information about ...

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration’s effort to obtain personal information of SNAP recipients

Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to ...

SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, experienced slightly slower cognitive ...

Fact check: Yes, nearly 25 cents of every dollar spent via SNAP goes back to farmers

Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service tells us how much of every dollar spent on food at ...
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SNAP cuts threaten grocery stores, wholesalers and farms nationwide

Thousands of grocery stores around the country rely on customers who pay with SNAP benefits. Some could close because of cuts ...

SNAP benefits may help slow cognitive decline, study shows

A new study suggests that the federal SNAP benefits may offer more than just meals — it could also help slow the effects of ...

Federal cuts to SNAP-Ed leads to nearly 100 layoffs at MSU Extension

All nutrition and physical activity programming provided under the SNAP-Ed program will be discontinued on Oct. 1.
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'Big, Beautiful Bill' changes to SNAP means predicted reduced benefits for Tennesseans. Here's why

Fewer people are predicted to receive food assistance in Tennessee as a result of changes in President Donald Trump's "Big, ...