Editorial Team

California enhances CalFresh access, providing college students up to $306 monthly for groceries.

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California enhances CalFresh access, providing college students up to $306 monthly for groceries.

Governor Newsom Launches ‘Full Carts’ Outreach Campaign for CalFresh Governor Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director Jennifer Troia, unveiled a new outreach campaign titled “Full Carts” aimed at helping college students apply for CalFresh. This effort, which is part of the ongoing Breakthrough Initiative, seeks … Read more

Food assistance advocates urge Congress to postpone shift of SNAP costs.

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Food assistance advocates urge Congress to postpone shift of SNAP costs.

Advocates Urge Delay on SNAP Cost-Sharing Changes Impacting Texas Families Public health experts and advocates are calling on Congress to implement a two-year delay on new requirements that would make Texas—and other states—responsible for a portion of the costs associated with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These changes, set to take effect in October … Read more

Will the government shutdown impact Social Security payments this week?

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Will the government shutdown impact Social Security payments this week?

Social Security Payments in Michigan Remain Unaffected by Federal Shutdown Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, Michigan residents can expect their Social Security benefits this week without any disruption. The first wave of payments for October is being disbursed on schedule, marking a significant point as it is the first month under the agency’s new … Read more

CalFresh Participants May Access Extra Food Benefits with New Pilot Program

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CalFresh Participants May Access Extra Food Benefits with New Pilot Program

SACRAMENTO – California is helping CalFresh families put more fresh, healthy food on the table with the relaunch of the temporary CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program. Through this pilot, people receiving CalFresh can now earn a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $60 per month, when purchasing fruits and vegetables with their CalFresh benefits at participating … Read more

Georgia Medicaid Covers Gender-Affirming Surgery for Trans People

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Georgia Medicaid Covers Gender-Affirming Surgery for Trans People

Georgia Medicaid to Cover Gender-Affirming Surgery Following Settlement Georgia Medicaid will now include coverage for gender-affirming surgery, marking a significant update for beneficiaries. This change comes after a lawsuit led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and is designed to enhance healthcare access for transgender individuals in the state. The decision to settle allows … Read more

Georgia Rental Assistance Program aims to handle applications submitted before pause.

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Georgia Rental Assistance Program aims to handle applications submitted before pause.

Georgia Rental Assistance Program Update: Suspension of Applications The Georgia Rental Assistance Program has kept 51,000 tenants housed over the past year and a half, according to Tonya Cureton Curry, the deputy commissioner for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This program received nearly $1 billion from the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program … Read more

Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Access to Three Additional Retailers

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Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Access to Three Additional Retailers

Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Payment Integration to More California Stores Instacart is expanding its EBT SNAP payment integration to additional merchants, including the Save Mart Companies, which operates chains such as Save Mart, Lucky California, Lucky, and FoodMaxx in California. This brings the total availability of EBT SNAP payments on Instacart to over 1,500 stores … Read more

Georgia mothers and young children face potential loss of food assistance

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Georgia mothers and young children face potential loss of food assistance

Georgia Moms and Young Children Face Food Assistance Risks Amid Shutdown Thousands of Georgia mothers and their young children are at risk of losing vital federal food assistance as the government shutdown progresses. The USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves over 200,000 low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young … Read more