New federal policy shifts in SNAP and Medicaid pose rising challenges for low-income Americans, especially those juggling ...

Exactly how many lose benefits depends on how state government responds to federal changes, county officials said.

November saw Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, better known as SNAP and food stamps, see funding cuts, but many area food pantries are ready to meet a higher demand.

The plan extends President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. It’s projected to cut about $200 billion from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and roughly $900 billion from Medicaid.

The bill overhauls SNAP by requiring adults to work until they turn 65, rather than 55, as well as requiring states to shoulder administrative costs and a portion of food assistance benefits ...

As Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” makes its way to President Donald Trump’s desk, Massachusetts officials condemned it as cruel and said it would hike costs for the state.

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If SNAP benefits are cut now or in the future, what can someone who is already struggling financially do to stretch their budget or find alternative support?