The Illinois WIC EBT system, which provides food assistance for women, infants, and children, was back in operation Tuesdaty ...

Here’s what you need to know about the federal SNAP program, which provides food assistance to nearly one in eight Americans. It could go dark on Saturday. (Author’s note: Updated to reflect recent ...

Federal forecasts meet hard data as the food aid program rapidly transforms.

Following a 3-month grace period that began in March, stricter federal requirements to qualify for SNAP (Supplemental ...

The food stamp program was born during the Great Depression as an emergency mechanism to get basic staple foods to families ...

As the Farm Bill heads to the U.S. Senate, one sticking point involves cuts to a program that provides food assistance.

As the school year comes to an end, many Iowa families are preparing for how they will keep children fed during the summer ...

A new law requires some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to prove they are working at least 20 hours a ...

The Trump administration’s drive to slash safety-net spending is hitting SNAP. As the cost of gasoline spikes, rent and utilities climb and food remains expensive, more than 3.5 million Americans have ...