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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

  • Jun 24

Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

  • May 17

Congress weighs proposal to let SNAP recipients buy hot prepared foods

  • Apr 24

SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken, bill might change that

  • Apr 23

New program aims to help Pennsylvanians in need of food assistance

  • Mar 14

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

  • Feb 1

New SNAP work requirements soon to go into effect

  • Jan 30

SNAP bans on soda, candy take effect in five states Jan. 1

  • Dec 31, 2025

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Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

  • Jun 24
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Congress weighs proposal to let SNAP recipients buy hot prepared foods

  • Apr 24
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NJ man accused of stealing identities in $128K SNAP fraud scheme

  • Dec 20, 2025
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Supreme Court expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume

  • Nov 11, 2025
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Food aid battle amid shutdown

  • Nov 9, 2025
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Government shutdown: Impact on Americans

  • Nov 9, 2025
2:47

Pa. organizations stepping up as battle over SNAP continues

  • Nov 8, 2025
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Governor Shapiro announces SNAP payments to resume

  • Nov 8, 2025

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NJ man accused of stealing identities in $128K SNAP fraud scheme

According to authorities, 36-year-old Andre Streater stole the personal information of more than 40 individuals this past summer and submitted fraudulent SNAP applications.

  • Dec 21, 2025
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file

Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from Democrat-led states over data

The Trump administration said it will move to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide information on those receiving the assistance.

  • Dec 3, 2025
AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements.

  • Nov 19, 2025
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SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.

  • Nov 18, 2025

What's in the federal spending bill to reopen the government?

Here's what's in the government reopening package, based on summaries provided by Congress

  • Nov 14, 2025