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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.

Fall River’s Duke’s Bakery launches a pay-it-forward board offering free $20 meal cards to SNAP and food insecure families, no questions asked.

Rep. Tony Cabral has testified in favor of a House bill that would provide SNAP and direct cash assistance to 'legally present' non-citizens residing in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts launches an Anti-Hunger Task Force to tackle SNAP cuts amid federal food assistance reductions and rising energy costs impacting families.

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.

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

According to Massachusetts' SNAP program, 15 percent of the state's population (1,024,000 people), or 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents, receive benefits.