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A file against a blue background. If your SNAP case was halted, it may take a few weeks to reinstate your benefits.
SNAP

How long does it take to reinstate food stamps?

January 30th, 2026
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A woman looks at a SNAP denial letter on her phone against a red background
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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A hand swipes an EBT card through a card reader against a red background
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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A woman looks at her phone to lock her EBT card in her balance-checking app.
SNAP

How to lock or unlock your EBT card

Updated August 11th, 2026
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A hand holds up a box of Skittles candy against a green background.
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

Updated September 11th, 2026
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Free/low-cost

What’s the cheapest grocery store?

Updated February 23rd, 2026
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A bottle of Sprite and and a bottle of 7 Up stand beside each other against a purple backdrop.
SNAP

Colorado's SNAP soft drink ban will not go into effect

Updated July 8th, 2026
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A woman looks at her SNAP account online to report changes against a yellow background.
SNAP

How to report changes to SNAP

Updated February 3rd, 2026
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SNAP

When were paper food stamps phased out?

January 7th, 2026
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SNAP

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

Updated February 3rd, 2026
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A father and daughter are grocery shopping and pushing a cart against a blue background.
SNAP

Can you cross state lines to buy soda and candy with SNAP?

Updated August 28th, 2026
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A toddler picks out fruit in a grocery store against a green background. WIC can help families afford healthy food.
WIC

What services are provided through WIC?

January 2nd, 2026
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