Food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are designed to support low-income individuals and families with nutritional needs. However, fraud within these systems—such as trafficking benefits for cash, using unauthorized terminals, or misrepresenting eligibility—has become a persistent issue, costing taxpayers […]

In a decisive step aligning with the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has approved Louisiana’s innovative Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waiver. This policy prohibits the use of food stamps for purchasing soda, candy, and other sugary treats while expanding eligibility to include nutritious options like rotisserie chicken. Effective […]

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, is a vital federal program designed to help low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and managed at the state level, SNAP provides electronic benefits that can be used like cash at authorized retailers to purchase […]