food stamps

Inflation April 15, 2022 2:55 pm

Republican States Cut Food Stamp Benefits, Despite Higher Grocery Costs

Month by month, more of the roughly 40 million Americans who get help buying groceries through the federal food stamp program are seeing their benefits plunge.
Economy November 24, 2021 2:20 pm

Food Banks See ‘Perfect Storm' of High Demand, Inflation and Supply Chain Shortages Heading Into Thanksgiving Holiday

Last Thanksgiving was characterized by long lines for food. This year, food banks say they’re still seeing high demand, along with new economic challenges.