New restrictions on what SNAP can buy in 2026: Here’s what to know

Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia and Tennessee are joining 12 other states in adding waivers that will ...
Forbes

SNAP Food Aid At Risk In Shutdown Has A Nearly Century Long History

Here’s what you need to know about the federal SNAP program, which provides food assistance to nearly one in eight Americans. It could go dark on Saturday. (Author’s note: Updated to reflect ...

SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity

During the government shutdown, disruptions in food aid rippled across reservations. Both residents and tribal officials had to make tough choices, and are still feeling the financial impacts.
KTVZ

Oregon officials say SNAP food benefit work rules now apply statewide; here’s what changed and why

The U.S. Department of Agriculture ended Oregon’s SNAP work-rule waivers in November. Because of this, Oregon began applying ...

South Carolina SNAP waiver approved, putting ‘junk food’ on the chopping block

South Carolinians who get benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will officially have new limitations ...

Agriculture Dept. Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps From Democratic States

The latest threat to SNAP funding came after weeks of confusion over the status of benefits during the government shutdown.

Tougher SNAP eligibility is here: Who will lose food assistance?

The state Department of Children and Families, which administers SNAP in Florida, estimates 181,000 individuals will lose ...
USC Center for Health Journalism

Looming Long-term Snap Cuts Threaten SF Latinos Even as an Ecosystem of Restaurants and Food Banks Try to Fill Gaps

When SNAP benefits were paused on Nov. 1, millions of people were left without cash assistance to buy food. To fill the gap, ...