Last week, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts put out a call-to-action encouraging residents, especially those who ...

Trump's Dept of Agriculture announced a move Tuesday that would crack down on the possibility of illegal immigrants receiving ...

Traditionally, Republican voters have been quick to support cuts or restrictions on welfare programs. Now, party members say ...

A bipartisan Ohio Senate resolution asks Congress to reimburse parties that have been injured by fraud and to tighten up ...

A House bill changing what foods would be eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was up for debate Wednesday. Lawmakers in the subcommittee spent about 20 minutes listening to ...

House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson clarified on Friday that he does not expect reductions to Supplemental ...

The City of Harrisonburg is selling surplus city-owned properties to encourage affordable residential development and address ...

Possible cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would have serious consequences for many area residents. SNAP helps seniors, families and people with disabilities afford food, and ...

State and local governments rely on federal funding for Medicaid, food assistance and more. Which states receive less than ...

An Iowa House subcommittee moved forward a bill on Wednesday afternoon that would limit foods that can be purchased through ...

About 42 million people across the U.S. use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, every month. It helps low-income families pay for everything from fresh fruits and vegetables ...

A Kentucky bill would bar SNAP recipients from using the food assistance benefits to purchase candy, sugary drinks, and other ...