Food Stamp

Federal Food Stamps Backlog In Alaska Continues; Can Alaskans Endure Further Delays?

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ALASKA — While Alaska’s state government has made headway in providing federal food stamps to more individuals, critics say the procedure for appealing state denials or delays is broken. Federal food stamps are benefits administered by the state of Alaska, and there are deadlines for the state to provide the benefit to qualified applicants. Since … Read more

Food Stamp payments could rise by $3.5 billion under the proposed SNAP bill

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A significant consumer rights organization has supported Congressional legislation that seeks to strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by boosting federal funds and enhancing SNAP participants’ availability of more nutritious foods. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) approved the “Opt for Health with SNAP Act of 2023,” or simply “OH SNAP,” … Read more