Using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda may soon be off-limits in the state if the Tennessee Health SNAP Act continues its ...

The Tennessee House is expected to discuss and possibly vote on a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP ...

Uncertainty means SNAP recipients should prepare for potential changes this year if lawmakers decide to reduce federal ...

The exact timeline for benefits can vary based on where you live, your case number, last name and a variety of other factors.

The senate version of the bill passed on second consideration and referred to the Health and Welfare Committee on Feb. 12.

Candy and soft drinks may soon be excluded from Tennessee's food stamps program, as GOP lawmakers want federal approval to exclude them from benefits.

SNAP benefits—commonly known as "food stamps"—are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to afford groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of ...

The Tennessee House Health Committee voted Tuesday to remove soft drinks and candy from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits of $586 are going out in the US in March 2025 and you can find the ...

Tennessee's latest proposed budget includes ... said he was concerned the bill would treat people who receive SNAP benefits as second-class citizens. Rep. Sam McKenzie (D-Knoxville) said he ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. SNAP benefits are getting a much-needed boost. Starting Oct. 1, families who receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition ...