As for reimbursement, Congress passed a law in 2022 requiring the USDA to replace SNAP benefits to people whose funds were stolen.

Source: https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-snap-benefits-link-card-food-stamps/13262458/

Attendees from neighborhoods throughout the region can purchase plants, using cash, credit, or SNAP benefits.

Source: https://www.buffalorising.com/2023/05/group-encourages-residents-to-grow-their-own-food-via-a-plant-sale-giveaway-event/

In all but two communities on this list, the share of households who receive SNAP benefits, or food stamps, exceeds the respective statewide recipiency rate.

Source: https://kpel965.com/new-report-says-this-north-louisiana-town-is-the-poorest-in-the-state/

It noted sales slowed at the end of the quarter as the pandemic-era SNAP benefits — the monthly food-assistance vehicle commonly known as food stamps — expired.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2023/05/walmart-boosts-outlook-after-a-strong-first-quarter-and-rising-online-sales/

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food for 29 pantries in Kane County and assistance to families needing to access SNAP benefits, both of which are being strained by the state's announcement that SNAP benefits are returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-food-pantries-snap-benefits-st-0305-20230304-eqpsykuq5zdxjlo7ipkyjidgzy-story.html

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides food for 29 pantries in Kane County and assistance to families needing to access SNAP benefits, both of which are being strained by the state's announcement that SNAP benefits are returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-food-pantries-snap-benefits-st-0305-20230304-eqpsykuq5zdxjlo7ipkyjidgzy-story.html

Tell them, if anything, to increase SNAP benefits.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/01/tiktok-ban-congress-business-marketing/

The Alaska Beacon reported on Dec. 14 that more than 12,000 Alaskans are waiting in a backlog for their SNAP benefits.

Source: https://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/stone-soup-cafe-sets-a-record-in-2023-for-meals-served/article_28c50f7c-a35c-11ee-857f-37481ca308ad.html

Their bill would seek federal waivers to bar pop and candy purchases with SNAP benefits, often called food stamps and require that some Medicaid patients work.

Source: https://www.radioiowa.com/2023/01/27/iowa-house-gop-proposes-new-rules-for-snap-medicaid/

Two issues are at play: it’s more expensive to make ends meet because of inflation and emergency SNAP benefits are ending.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/06/michael-snyder/global-central-banks-are-badly-losing-their-war-against-food-inflation/