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A mother holds the hands of her children as she walks them to school.
Free/low-cost

How to get a free bus pass

December 9th, 2025
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A woman pays for her groceries using a self-checkout machine.
SNAP

Can you get food stamps on unemployment?

Updated February 3rd, 2026
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SNAP

Will the federal government withhold SNAP funds from certain states?

December 3rd, 2025
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A couple who receives SSI looks at the SNAP application online against a green background.
SNAP

Do food stamps affect SSI payments?

Updated February 3rd, 2026
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Takeout bags against a blue background.
Free/low-cost

Fast food restaurants that give away free food on your birthday

December 2nd, 2025
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A mother and her children embrace one another.
Free/low-cost

How does emergency housing assistance work?

December 2nd, 2025
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A hand swipes an EBT card on a card reader against a purple background
SNAP

How to know when your EBT card has shipped

November 26th, 2025
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A woman who receives food stamps looks at her phone for information about a food stamp investigation against a yellow background
SNAP

What triggers a food stamp investigation?

Updated February 26th, 2026
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A woman who gets SNAP benefits signs up for discounted scooter rides on her phone against a blue background
Free/low-cost

How to get free or discounted scooter rides with your EBT card

November 26th, 2025
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A veteran who receives food stamp benefits holds his son with one arm against a green background
SNAP

Food stamps for veterans: Full guide to SNAP for veterans

Updated February 27th, 2026
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A woman checks her phone to learn the status of her SNAP application.
SNAP

How to check the status of your food stamp application

Updated February 4th, 2026
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A mom holds her toddler daughter against a purple background
Free/low-cost

Free toys for Christmas: How low-income families can find holiday gifts

November 24th, 2025
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A payment is made using a debit card on a card reader.
SNAP

Will December SNAP benefits be delayed because of the shutdown?

Updated December 3rd, 2025
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An older woman who receives Social Security and SNAP shops for groceries against a green background
SNAP

Can seniors on Social Security get food stamps?

Updated February 3rd, 2026
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A "We Accept SNAP" sign that you would find at a participating grocery store.
SNAP

When did food stamps start?

November 18th, 2025
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SNAP

Do all SNAP recipients have to reapply for benefits?

November 17th, 2025
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