States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

Reynolds says in an effort to save money, lawmakers are in talks to remove soda and candy from the benefits. In turn, ...

Lines at food pantries across the state will only get longer as a result of federal cuts to the SNAP program, according to ...

Experts say there are nearly 800,000 people in the state who depend on SNAP benefits, and a local grocery store is concerned ...

Officials with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) are preparing for significant financial impacts resulting from ...

Supporting more than 27,000 jobs statewide, SNAP is a powerful economic engine for Alabama, generating $1.1 billion in local wages and contributing $197 million in state tax revenue.

By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...

Special Series Interview highlights An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect July 3, 20255:03 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By ...

The ConnectEBT mobile app is the only authorized EBT app for Alabama’s SNAP/TANF clients. If you need assistance with your account you can contact the EBT customer service line at 1-800-997-8888.

Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he’s drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it’s about the health of our state, but others largely disagree.

The Great Recession marked one of the most significant expansions of SNAP in its history. As unemployment and poverty surged after the 2008 financial crisis, the number of recipients climbed from ...

In the summer of 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue to provide vital food assistance to millions of Americans. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ...