Over 38,000 Illinois families relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have had their essential funds stolen, with nearly $21 million lost between October 2022 and December 2024, according to state officials. The thefts—often carried out via card skimming and phishing scams—have left many vulnerable households struggling to afford food, and there’s limited recourse ...
As former President Donald Trump reintroduces aggressive trade tariffs, experts warn the economic ripple effects could significantly impact America’s most vulnerable communities—especially those relying on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. What Are the Tariffs About? The Trump administration has implemented new tariffs, including a 25% duty on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, which ...
A growing crisis in Illinois has left thousands of vulnerable families without essential food assistance as nearly $21 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been stolen in a massive fraud wave that swept the state between October 2022 and December 2024. According to data reported by CBS News and confirmed by the ...
Austin, TX – Thousands of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to receive their benefits in March 2025. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has confirmed the official payment schedule, ensuring that recipients can access their food assistance on time. The SNAP benefits, which are loaded onto ...