The Latest Breaking News from SNAP

SNAP Benefits Update: Urgent July 14 Deadline For Households To Claim Extra $331 Payment

Connecticut SNAP recipients whose food was ruined in Fourth of July storms have until 14 July to claim up to $331 in emergency replacement benefits.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the products that made them rich

As governments race to restrict minors’ social media use, the tech billionaires who built the platforms are imposing strict screen limits at home.

Fortune · Jul 12

States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes

More than $1 of every $10 in SNAP benefits went to people who didn't qualify in 2025.

Reason · Jul 10

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Since December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 years from having accounts. Operators must take "reasonable steps" to comply, and the government has recommended using multiple checks to determine users' age.

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Arkansas Just Banned Food Stamps for Candy and Soda: What the Evidence Says About Whether It Improves Health

Arkansas banned SNAP purchases of candy and soda on July 1, 2026. Here's what the public health evidence actually shows about whether these restrictions improve health.

Medical Daily · Jul 7

Hot rotisserie chickens could be available to US shoppers using food stamps

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The Independent UK · Jul 6

Shoppers using federal food stamps could soon buy a very popular grocery staple

Current federal rules allow shoppers to buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken using SNAP benefits only if it has already been cooled and refrigerated

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Trump Says Iran 'Needs Food', Ghalibaf Fires Back Citing 40 Million Americans on Food Stamps

Iran's Parliament Speaker mocked Trump's claim that Tehran needs American food, reigniting US-Iran tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5

How to Stack Summer EBT With SNAP for Extra Produce Money

Combining multiple food assistance programs is the absolute best way to combat high summer grocery bills. When schools close for the break, family food expenses naturally increase because children eat all their meals at home. Fortunately, parents can legally stack their monthly SNAP benefits with the new federal Summer EBT…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 4

7 Ways to Avoid Losing SNAP Under the New 2026 Rules

The federal government recently implemented major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that affect lots of recipients. The new 2026 guidelines strictly expand work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, officially raising the age limit to 64. Individuals who fail to meet these specific targets risk losing their grocery…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 3