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State advocates, legislators warn of impact of potential SNAP cuts
Keeping food on the table is a challenge for Richmond resident Tamika Spears. A stay-at-home mom who is disabled, she relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to feed her and her three children. With a wide range of diets, limited purchasing options, rising food costs, and other expenses, a typical trip to the store is tough to manage for her.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended
Recipients of Virginia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will continue to get emergency benefits for the month of October.
SNAP benefits now can be used for online grocery shopping
Food stamps now can be used to buy groceries online in Richmond and across the state.
Monthly food stamp benefit amounts increased
More money for groceries is being rushed to families hard-pressed by job losses and other challenges.
