Food Assistance
Programs that help pay for groceries and meals — SNAP, WIC, school meals, senior nutrition programs, and emergency food.
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Guides
WIC: Who Qualifies, What It Covers, and How to Apply
Learn who may get WIC, which foods and feeding support it provides, what to bring to a clinic, and how to apply free in your state.
SUN Bucks 2026: Summer EBT Eligibility and How to Apply
SUN Bucks gives $120 per eligible child in participating areas. Check 2026 locations, automatic enrollment, application steps, and food rules.
Free School Meals: NSLP, Breakfast, and CEP Rules
Learn when all students eat free, who may qualify through income or SNAP, how school meal forms work, and how meal status links to SUN Bucks.
SNAP Explained: How "Food Stamps" Work Now, Who May Qualify, and How to Apply
SNAP is the new name for food stamps. Learn how EBT cards work, income and asset limits, how much you could get, and how to apply safely.
Emergency Food Near You: How TEFAP, CSFP Senior Boxes, and Food Banks Work
TEFAP and CSFP explained in plain language: how food banks give out free USDA food, who the senior box program is for, and how to find help near you.
New SNAP and Medicaid Work Rules: Who Needs 80 Hours, Who Is Exempt, and When
SNAP (food stamps) now has an 80-hour work rule for many adults under 65. Medicaid's starts by Jan. 1, 2027. See who is exempt and how to keep benefits.
Why Did My Food Stamps Go Down? 7 Common Reasons and What to Do
Food stamps (SNAP) can drop when pay, home size, or costs change, or after a 2025 law change. See 7 reasons and how to ask for a fair hearing.