Mar 28 Why this disaster relief bill is stuck on a debate over Puerto Rico food stamps By Gabriela Martinez Caught in the middle are more than 1 million Puerto Ricans who rely on a federal food subsidy program that’s slated to run out of money at the end of the month unless Congress intervenes. Continue reading
Jan 21 For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn’t feel safe By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into a fifth week, millions of poor Americans who depend on food and rental assistance are becoming increasingly worried about the future. Continue reading
Jan 18 Many families and stores rely on SNAP benefits. The shutdown may pinch them both By Laura Santhanam Nationwide, 38 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the country’s largest safety net program, for food and nutrition, but future funding is uncertain amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch 2:03 Why many stores can’t accept food stamps during the shutdown While so far there have been no major lapses in benefits for the nearly 39 million people who depend on food stamps amid the partial government shutdown, 2,500 retailers around the country are unable to take any form of SNAP… Continue watching
Jul 10 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Supreme Court fight By Erica R. Hendry, Joshua Barajas It can be hard to keep up with the rush of news that comes out of Washington, D.C. The PBS NewsHour takes a moment every week to bring you important stories happening beyond the Beltway. Here’s what we’re reading now. Continue reading
Apr 11 Trump administration considering plan to drug test some food stamp recipients By Juliet Linderman and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing, handing a win to conservatives who've long sought ways to curb the safety net program. The proposal under review… Continue reading
Sep 23 Study suggests when mobile markets take wireless food stamps, more people buy healthy food By Michael D. Regan Mobile markets are often used in food deserts to supplant a lack of supermarkets in a particular area, most often in low-income neighborhoods. Continue reading