SNAP

SNAP benefits, sometimes known as food stamps, offer qualified New Mexico individuals with low income and limited resources cash assistance to purchase nutritious food. The New Mexico Human Services Department distributes benefits weekly…

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 was approved by the House on Friday, December 23 by a vote of 225 to 201. It includes $40 million for the establishment of a pandemic-era summer EBT (P-EBT) program for qualified schoolchildren.…

The U.S. government annually adjusts the maximum payout for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to account for inflation. The new Cost-Of-Living Adjustments (COLA) become effective each year on October 1 and…

As a result of the federal government's approval of more funding for SNAP benefits in January 2023, SNAP participants can anticipate an increase in their January 2023 allocation. The January 2023 SNAP benefit payments should reflect the…

The maximum monthly Social Security payments for 2023 will be $4,555. This is an increase from 2022 when the maximum payout was $4,194 per month and is the highest monthly pension a senior citizen may get. Social Security Benefits 2023…

Some low-income households that had their SNAP benefits electronically stolen and were denied compensation may soon have their stolen benefits reinstated. The majority of states have refused to reimburse victims of SNAP fraud. The U.S.…

The $1.7 trillion spending bill currently being discussed in the Senate on Wednesday is a major victory for child nutrition advocates, but it comes at a cost. During the summer months, the measure would make healthful meals more…

Food prices are still higher than they have been in years even as inflation is beginning to slow. According to the most recent Consumer Price Index, the cost of groceries increased by more than 12% in October compared to the prior year.…