EBT

A proposal to stop public food aid from being spent on soft drinks and sweets fell flat on Beacon Hill. Only four Republican senators voted in favor of the restriction.

Nine states including Massachusetts and Rhode Island let SNAP recipients use benefits at fast-food restaurants under the Restaurant Meals Program, raising concerns about taxpayer spending and program purpose.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio found $11M in fraud and waste across Massachusetts benefit programs in 2025, even as Governor Healey blasts Trump’s proposed cuts.

The mandate to replace stolen SNAP benefits expired on December 21, 2024. Lawmakers did not renew the mandate as part of the Continuing Resolution.

Third Bristol and Plymouth District State Senator-Elect Kelly Dooner plans to file legislation to reform the SNAP program in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance also offers tips to recipients of benefits on how to shop , how to shop on a budget and more.

There are many items you can purchase with Massachusetts SNAP benefits, but pet food is not one of them.

A recent investigation by Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's office has turned up millions in public benefits fraud,

SNAP recipients in Rhode Island can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase food at Subway restaurants.

Massachusetts EBT/SNAP rules kept a New Bedford woman from buying a hot rotisserie chicken from Market Basket. I kid you not.