SNAP
The Monroe County Department of Social Services is reporting roughly 350 skimming incidents of Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in the month of June. According to Monroe County, the theft has resulted in accounts being compromised and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance benefits being stolen. Card skimming, which is determined to be the cause […]
New York’s Summer EBT program opens applications on July 1, providing $120 per school-aged child monthly for groceries during summer. Eligible families include those already on SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or reduced-price school meals, with others needing to apply online. Applications require a NY.gov ID and details about each child and household member. Funds expire 122 […]
Monroe County has launched a hotline for people to inquire about their SNAP benefits. Through this hotline, individuals can verify the status of their applications or existing benefit, schedule appointments,apply for a new benefits card, update personal details such as income or address, request a review of their SNAP budget, or confirm the receipt of […]
We GMA s announced Wednesday that it will accept EBT SNAP benefit payments online and on its app. Customers can now add their EBT SNAP card to their profile when they checkout. Of course, SNAP payments can only be used for items that are eligible for EBT SNAP benefits. Wegmans offers a filter you will […]
With inflation affecting the cost of almost everything, some families may face even more hardships. Starting next month, March, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive only one allocation per month, reverting to their regular benefit prior to COVID. The reduction in benefits varies by household, with most families seeing between $95-200 […]
New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive the maximum allowance for the month of January. Governor Kathy Hochul announced all households — including those already at the maximum level of benefits — will receive additional funding this month following $234 million in federal funding. Those that would have received a monthly […]
With the COVID-19 relief bill most Americans received a stimulus check but there are other resources available. Through the recent stimulus package passed by congress, you could qualify for additional help. For example, there is an increase in SNAP benefits that is available for New Yorkers in need. You can find more information or apply […]
As we know Congress has passed a new stimulus bill that would give Americans a $600 direct payment. With the news of the new stimulus package, social media is a buzz about the $600 payment. For some people, they are offended the government would give Americans such a small payment. But for others, they feel […]
The Trump administration’s recent decision will limit states’ access to give food stamps to residents. Nearly 700,000 people will lose their food stamps from these rule changes
Texas Republican state Representative Briscoe Cain proposed a new bill that would prevent state residents from buying junk food, energy drinks, candy, potato/corn chips, sweetened or carbonated drinks, and cookies with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.