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4 more states will add restrictions on SNAP purchases in April

In recent months, Kansas, Nevada, Ohio and Wyoing have moved to ...

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas and Virginia — See what other states have bans

Texas and Virginia are the latest states to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food ...

Why your food stamps can’t be used to buy soda in these 22 states starting in April

USDA is empowering states with greater flexibility to manage their programs by approving SNAP Food Restriction Waivers that restrict the purchase of non-nutritious items like s ...

This is the SNAP calendar for April for food stamps in the U.S.

In April, millions of beneficiaries will receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments.
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Immigrants lose access to food aid in more states, as federal restrictions take effect

Refugees and other immigrants are no longer eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as states implement a federal rule change. The restriction is one of many moves that has made it ...
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Commentary: Behind every SNAP application is a family just trying to survive

Learn about the challenges faced by families in accessing SNAP benefits due to red tape and budget cuts. Discover the impact on Marylanders and solutions to overcome these barriers.