USDA official says SNAP benefits theft 'could be as high as $12 billion a year.' Here’s how fraudsters get away with swiping funds from needy families

The $12 billion in potential annual losses represents taxpayer money diverted from feeding vulnerable Americans to funding ...
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SNAP reliance and benefits by state

SmartAsset reports that 42M Americans use SNAP, varying by state; New Mexico leads in enrollment, while California sees the ...
The Durango Herald

Thanksgiving meal resources in Southwest Colorado when budgets are tight

With the recent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program lapse having contributed to even tighter November budgets, a ...
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Fact Check: Do Undocumented Immigrants Get Federal Benefits?

We debunk the myths. Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for most federal benefits like SNAP and Social Security, yet ...
Utica Observer Dispatch on MSN

Thanksgiving on the menu at local soup kitchens, food pantries

The area’s soup kitchens and food pantries have been gearing up to make sure all families can have a festive Thanksgiving with a traditional dinner. Their efforts follow a tumultuous beginning to ...