Pennsylvania waives food stamps work requirement
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s work requirement waiver for food stamps now lasts through Aug. 31, 2025.
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Report: New York tops nation in food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) — New York leads the nation in stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government under a program aimed at offsetting... Read More.
Deadline to replace stolen Food Stamp or SNAP benefits looms
The deadline to replace Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for recipients whose benefits were electronically stolen or skimmed is fast approaching.
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Report challenges Harris assertion higher food prices equal corporate greed
Rising grocery store prices over the last few years aren’t the fault of farmers or “greedy” corporations, a conservative North Carolina research organization concludes in a new documentary... Read More.
Washington spends about $3 billion a year on food stamps for noncitizens
Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million to 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a cost of almost $3... Read More.
Free food giveaway set for Wednesday in Binghamton
Broome County residents in need can head over to St. Michael’s Recreation Center in Binghamton on Wednesday for a free food giveaway.Those interested should bring boxes, bags and personal carts to carry the items home, and be prepared to wait in line.The free food... Read More.
Food Bank of the Southern Tier to receive $400,000 grant
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier will receive a large grant from New York State to purchase new equipment.State Senator Lea Webb has announced that the local organization would get $400,000 from the New York State Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability and Technology Program.The... Read More.
Food Farm Family Festival set for Saturday in Sayre
The Guthrie Weight Loss Center and Wellness Committee will host the eighth annual Food Farm Family Festival this Saturday in Sayre.The annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Howard Elmer Park and features local vendors selling healthy produce and... Read More.
San Francisco opens city’s first $5 million taxpayer-funded free food market
San Francisco opened its first $5.5 million free food “market”, where approved residents can show a benefits eligibility card, put what they want in their carts, check out... Read More.
Pennsylvania issues $2 million to food banks
(The Center Square) – Dozens of food banks, soup kitchens, and other emergency food groups are set to receive grants from the Department of Agriculture.
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Farm Bill ignites debate on food stamp spending amid $30 billion cut
A $1.5 trillion Farm Bill supported by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representative has sparked criticism among Democrats for cutting $30 billion from the former food stamps... Read More.
Adams: $1.5T farm bill proposal exacerbates food insecurity
Exacerbation of food insecurity in North Carolina would follow if a farm bill proposal doesn’t get changed in the area of food aid, a congresswoman representing the state’s... Read More.
