States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) continues to provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who need support to afford nutritious food. Administered by individual states but ...

In the summer of 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will continue to provide vital food assistance to millions of Americans. Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ...

By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...

Lines at food pantries across the state will only get longer as a result of federal cuts to the SNAP program, according to ...

Politics Alabama lawmaker wants to ban candy, soda SNAP purchases as Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ brings EBT change Published: Jul. 15, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he’s drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it’s about the health of our state, but others largely disagree.

Sen. Orr said that candy is fueling health problems for some Alabamians. He said that’s why the state should remove candy and soda from the list of items that can be bought using SNAP benefits.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - What President Donald Trump deems the “Big Beautiful Bill” will soon hit his desk and, with the stroke of a pen, be signed into law. Policy advocates in Alabama are looking ...

But, Alabama Arise said SNAP recipients already have stigmas around their own food insecurity. LaTrell Clifford Wood, hunger policy advocate, said some 750,000 Alabamians are in the program.

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.