The Propel blog

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SNAP

What time of day do food stamp deposits arrive?

February 6th, 2026
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SNAP

Can you go to jail for lying on your SNAP application?

February 5th, 2026
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Free/low-cost

How to find free after-school activities

February 5th, 2026
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SNAP

Does a tax refund count as income for food stamps (SNAP)?

February 4th, 2026
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SNAP

What percentage of the U.S. is on food stamps?

Updated February 23rd, 2026
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SNAP

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

January 30th, 2026
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SNAP

How long does it take to reinstate food stamps?

January 30th, 2026
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SNAP

What disqualifies you from getting food stamps?

January 28th, 2026
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Free/low-cost

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

January 27th, 2026
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SNAP

How to get a new EBT card

January 23rd, 2026
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An image of the U.S. Capitol building against a blue background. About 42 million Americans get food stamps each month.
SNAP

How many Americans are on food stamps?

January 23rd, 2026
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Free/low-cost

Free online tax filing for low-income Americans

Updated January 28th, 2026
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SNAP

How to lock your EBT card

Updated February 12th, 2026
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SNAP

Texas SNAP candy and sugary drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

January 20th, 2026
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SNAP

Virginia SNAP sweetened drink ban: What you should know about the new rules

January 20th, 2026
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Free/low-cost

What’s the cheapest grocery store?

Updated February 23rd, 2026
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