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As generosity abounds during the holiday season, let us not forget to support the programs that are helping people every day of the year

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.

Food Stamp fraud rhetoric overlooks SNAP's effectiveness and efficiency rate among safety net programs.

The Capital Area Food Bank strongly disagrees with the notion that “growth in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is being driven by politics as usual.”

SNAP program, which helps low income families and individuals purchase nutritious food, is used by people of all ages and backgrounds.