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Free Weekly Plant-Based Groceries Linked to Lower Blood Pressure and Weight Among 68 Adults at Massachusetts Clinic Pantry

A Revere, Mass., clinic pantry gave adults free plant-based groceries for nearly 3 years. Blood pressure and weight fell, but the study was small.

Medical Daily · 1h ago

Nebraska Wants to Ban Soda, Energy Drinks and Candy From SNAP — USDA Wants Public Input

Nebraska is again asking the federal government for permission to restrict what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy with their benefits, but the proposal isn’t approved yet.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 5

Fewer Americans are getting help buying groceries from SNAP benefits as states grapple with the program’s cascade of changes

The number of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program is falling fast. The program formerly known as food stamps helped roughly 42 million Americans put food on the table in 2025.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Democrats have won 13 previously Republican-held state legislative seats in special elections since Trump took office

Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

How Do You Get Emergency Snap Benefits?

When money runs short and there is little food in the house, waiting weeks for assistance can feel impossible. SNAP has a process called expedited service that allows some households to receive benefits much faster than the standard application timeline. Federal rules generally require eligible households receiving expedited service to…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 30

SNAP benefits are about to change. Here’s who will lose funds

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

New SNAP benefit amounts will take effect on October 1. Here’s what changed

One state is seeing cuts

The Independent UK · Sep 30

SNAP checks are rising, but a hidden cost shift could reshape food benefits: What the October rules mean for millions of Americans

SNAP benefits rise in October, but states face a bigger cost burden: Starting October 1, roughly 37 million SNAP recipients will receive a modest cost-of-living increase. Single adults will see an extra $8 a month, while maximum monthly benefits for families of three, four, and five will rise by $23,…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

SNAP benefits from October 1: Will 37 million Americans get increased payments? New rules, income limits and monthly benefits explained

SNAP benefits from October 1, 2026: Millions of Americans receiving SNAP benefits will see updated benefit amounts and changes to eligibility rules from the month of October. Here’s what is changing, including new income thresholds, deductions, maximum monthly benefits and asset rules, along with separate Medicaid changes affecting some lawful…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Could Your Grocery Budget Jump in October? Some SNAP Households Should Prepare Now

October can bring changes to a household grocery budget, especially for people who receive SNAP benefits. The federal program adjusts benefit amounts, income standards, and deductions each year, while additional policy changes are being phased in under federal legislation passed in 2025. For some households, the changes could affect how…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 28