The president's budget bill is a major legislative win for Republicans but food banks in Massachusetts are worried about its impact.

They’ve taught people receiving assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program how to make the most of ...

November saw Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, better known as SNAP and food stamps, see funding cuts, but many area food pantries are ready to meet a higher demand.

The plan extends President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. It’s projected to cut about $200 billion from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and roughly $900 billion from Medicaid.

The bill overhauls SNAP by requiring adults to work until they turn 65, rather than 55, as well as requiring states to shoulder administrative costs and a portion of food assistance benefits ...

As Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” makes its way to President Donald Trump’s desk, Massachusetts officials condemned it as cruel and said it would hike costs for the state.

If SNAP benefits are cut now or in the future, what can someone who is already struggling financially do to stretch their budget or find alternative support?

Weather Alert Heat Advisory from MON 11:00 AM EDT until MON 8:00 PM EDT Faith leaders raise concern over proposed Medicaid, SNAP cuts Pat Gruner Staff Writer Jun 23, 2025 1 of 3 ...