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Forty states have appropriated funds for new SNAP administrative cost share

Forty states have partially or fully appropriated funds for their increased share of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) administrative costs under federal law. Beginning on Oct. 1, states are responsible for funding 75% of the administrative costs of running the program in their state, while the federal government covers the…

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

SNAP Rules Are Changing: New Store Requirements and Food Restrictions Are Coming in Several States

Changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that could affect both where recipients shop and what they can buy with their benefits.

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 9

SNAP Rules Are Changing — 7 Grocery Purchases Families Should Recheck

Navigating the supermarket checkout aisle with a government assistance card is undergoing a major structural evolution. Across the United States, federal policy shifts and state-level demonstration waivers are actively rewriting the rulebook for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. For decades, the foundational framework of food stamps allowed recipients to purchase…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 8

9 SNAP Rules That Could Change What Households Receive This Fall

As the federal fiscal year turns and administrative shifts roll out across the country, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is experiencing some of its most substantial policy updates in years. Designed to tighten spending, streamline program integrity, and enforce stricter compliance, these modifications directly impact how low-income households qualify for…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 3

5.6 Million Fewer Americans Are Receiving SNAP — Here’s Where Enrollment Fell Most

For many American households, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program serves as a vital economic safety net for putting food on the table. During the peak of pandemic-era policy changes, program enrollment swelled to historic highs as expanded eligibility rules and emergency allotments kept food insecurity at bay. Over the past…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 29

What to Know About SNAP Shopping Habits That Can Make Benefits Last Longer Without Skipping Meals

Managing monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits requires strategic planning and disciplined shopping habits. Rising food costs make stretching EBT dollars across an entire month challenging for families. However, smart purchasing strategies help benefits last longer without forcing anyone to skip meals. Household food security improves significantly when shoppers optimize…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 8

USDA Reports 10.62% SNAP Payment Error Rate for FY 2025, Triggering New Financial Penalties for States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rate for fiscal year 2025 was 10.62%, representing approximately $10.1 billion in improper payments. The payment error rate measures how accurately states determine SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts, including both overpayments and…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 28

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

Imagine this scenario: It is 2023, and a woman we’ll call Jessica and her husband, Pedro, make the difficult decision to leave Venezuela for the United States after they become targets of political repression. Soon after their arrival, they apply for asylum.

The Conversation · Jul 28

USDA releases SNAP error rate data that could determine states' share of benefit costs

On June 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released fiscal year 2025 (FY25) payment error rate data for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This was the first update of payment error data since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) established a cost-share system based on this data,…

Ballotpedia · Jul 13

SNAP Can Buy More Than You Think: 10 Eligible Grocery Items People Often Overlook

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides critical monthly grocery funding to support working households. Most recipients utilize their electronic benefit cards to purchase standard staples like milk, bread, and meat. However, the federal government guidelines permit the purchase of several unique items that people frequently overlook. Knowing the complete scope…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 8