Elderly Poverty in America Reaching Crisis Levels, Demands Urgent Action
Economists are sounding the alarm over the skyrocketing poverty rates among America's older populations.
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People In Rural NY May Have A Harder Time Getting SNAP
Rural New Yorkers may have a more difficult time getting food stamps.
Certain People With SNAP Benefits In NY Can Use Them To Eat Out
Some SNAP recipients in New York State can still use their benefits to eat out at restaurants.
Take Your Pick! Which Cute Animal Will Win The DEC Stamp Contest?
The cutest of wild animals are competing in this year's stamp contest. And good news, you decide the winner.
Additional SNAP Benefits Are Coming to New Yorkers For April
More than $200 Million in additional assistance is being made available to eligible households across New York State
Food Stamp Benefits Going Up for Struggling New Yorkers
Food stamp benefits are going up for New Yorkers struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Food Stamp Delay Possible For Millions of Americans October 1st
46 million Americans could be without food stamps at the beginning of the month if Congress doesn't pass legislation to keep government agencies open.
Food-Stamp System Failure Leads to Massive Walmart Shopping Sprees
On Saturday, two Louisiana Walmart stores had their grocery shelves cleaned out by food-stamp recipients whose benefit cards briefly had their spending limits removed. Walmart may end up footing most of the bill because it chose not to implement emergency procedures that would have stopped all purchases at $50.