Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT): How It Works, Uses, and Benefits

Learn how Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) works, its uses in government assistance programs like SNAP, and how it aids ...
WGN Radio

‘Big change coming’: COVID-era SNAP benefits expiring

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Americans reliant on SNAP benefits will soon see a cut in their monthly payments as the extra money added during the pandemic will expire starting Februrary. The federal ...

USDA official says SNAP benefits theft 'could be as high as $12 billion a year.' Here’s how fraudsters get away with swiping funds from needy families

The $12 billion in potential annual losses represents taxpayer money diverted from feeding vulnerable Americans to funding ...
KPBS

In the shutdown’s wake, how fragile are benefits programs like SNAP, WIC?

Fruits and vegetables are stacked inside of carboard boxes, Dec. 6, 2021. The record-breaking government shutdown has come to an end, but what remains are the ripple effects that played out over those ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Illinois unemployment benefits, higher during coronavirus pandemic, may effect eligibility for SNAP food stamp benefits

CHICAGO (WLS) -- State unemployment benefits, along with extra federal money, are helping millions of people make ends meet right now. But the ABC 7 I-Team found that some benefits may disqualify you ...
East Bay Times

SNAP food benefits have resumed, but new work requirements could push thousands off assistance in California

Food banks are scrambling to keep up with a continued surge in demand as Bay Area families are still recovering from lapses in federal food benefits triggered by the government shutdown. The need ...