Posts By:

Virginia Staggers SNAP Benefits

by & filed under Public Policy.

The Office of Virginia Department of Social Services announced that beginning in September, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will begin staggering its monthly benefits over the course of 2-5 days.

Today You, Tomorrow Me

by & filed under Public Policy.

Contrary to popular belief, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a temporary resource used by families to purchase nutritious food. People typically enroll in SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, when they are facing extenuating circumstances such as reduced work hours, job loss or financial difficulty. SNAP is a transitional tool that helps… Read more »