SNAP program

The move will cost the state about $5.4 million per week as the federal government shutdown persists.

Delaware is once again expanding SNAP benefits in an ongoing effort to address food insecurity during the pandemic. This comes alongside a federal move to…

Grocery delivery is becoming more common - especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The First State is entering a new program that makes that an option…

A proposed Trump administration rule could affect some First State children on the free or reduced lunch program.The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing new rules preventing states like Delaware from offering food assistance to people making higher…

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester is paying close attention to negotiations between the House and the Senate on this year’s Farm Bill.President Donald…

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester said she hopes moderate Republicans succeed in securing a vote protecting Dreamers, undocumented young adults brought…

Advocates for the poor are calling out the Trump administration for proposing new work requirements to low-income people getting public assistance.Many…

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester says proposed changes to SNAP work requirements makes it harder for Delaware families to get food stamps.About 150,000…

State lawmakers are seeking to ban recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, from using food stamps to buy junk food. About…