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The Battle Over SNAP Benefits and its Aftermath

March 15, 2026 by Katie Lessmeier Food Security

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly food assistance—commonly referred to as food stamps—to low-income households, helping one in eight Americans buy groceries.[1] The program serves about 42 million Americans, with…

The Shutdown and the Safety Net Crisis

November 12, 2025 by Cecilia D’Arms Access to Justice Education Family Food Security Health Housing and Homelessness

On October 31, 2025, the same day two federal judges ordered the Trump Administration to stop withholding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments (SNAP), formerly food stamps, from the 42 million Americans who rely on it,[1] the United States Department…

Let Them Eat Cake: Why We Must Oppose SNAP Food Choice Restrictions

April 6, 2025 by Alex Marsh Food Security

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federal nutrition program in the United States, with 40 million people receiving benefits each month.[1] Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP has proven to be an essential program for…

The Problem of School Lunch Debt

December 18, 2023 by Rachel Danner Access to Justice Education Family Food Security Health

Senate Democrats have recently introduced a new bill directing the Secretary of Agriculture to “cancel and eliminate all debts” associated with school breakfast and lunch programs.[1] The Act, titled the “School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2023…

A Snapshot of the Pandemic-Era SNAP Program and the Upcoming 2023 Farm Bill

April 27, 2023 by Rosalie A. Peng Food Security

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves more than 5.4 million American households annually.[1] The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) implements SNAP in cooperation with state social service agencies to reduce food insecurity. Eligible…