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Beginning on October 1, SNAP offices will no longer accept requests for the replacement of…

Jenn OzgurSeptember 17, 2025

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Late last week, Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill with unprecedented cuts to SNAP, Medicaid,…

Emily CruzJuly 7, 2025

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New York’s House Members Must Reject Cuts to SNAP Today, the United States Senate passed…

Jenn OzgurJuly 1, 2025

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Nearly three million New Yorkers rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put…

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved online purchasing with SNAP benefits at select retailers…

Jenn OzgurOctober 29, 2022

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Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it has updated the Thrifty…

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USDA has announced that it is formally withdrawing a proposed rule that greatly limits the…

Jenn OzgurJune 14, 2021

Seniors SNAP Policy and Advocacy

NYS recently introduced a simplified SNAP-only application for people 60 and older or those with…

Jenn OzgurMarch 18, 2021

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SNAP Investments in the Newest COVID Relief Package The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 that…

Jenn OzgurJanuary 26, 2021

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