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Can you get food stamps if you've been convicted of a crime?

January 30th, 2026
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How long does it take to reinstate food stamps?

January 30th, 2026
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What disqualifies you from getting food stamps?

January 28th, 2026
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What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

January 27th, 2026
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How to get a new EBT card

January 23rd, 2026
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How many Americans are on food stamps?

January 23rd, 2026
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Free online tax filing for low-income Americans

Updated January 28th, 2026
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How to lock your EBT card

January 20th, 2026
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Texas SNAP candy and sugary drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

January 20th, 2026
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Virginia SNAP sweetened drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

January 20th, 2026
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What’s the cheapest grocery store?

January 20th, 2026
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Colorado SNAP soft drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

January 13th, 2026
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How to report changes to SNAP

January 7th, 2026
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When were paper food stamps phased out?

January 7th, 2026
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Will I get in trouble for buying soda and candy with SNAP if it's banned in my state?

January 6th, 2026
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Can you cross state lines to buy soda and candy with SNAP?

January 2nd, 2026
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