Tag Archives: Food Stamps

  • News

    New Carytown Fresh Market will not accept food stamps, not yet

    The Fresh Market, opening on September 19, will be the only major grocery chain in downtown Richmond that does not accept food stamps.

  • News Food Stamps

    Record number of Americans using food stamps, Va. numbers on rise

    Data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows a record number of people used food stamps in June 2012.

  • News

    Food stamps program begins overhaul

    The program now operates on a new staggered payment schedule, instead of passing out all of its funds to recipients on the first of the month.

  • News Changes to Food Stamp Program

    Changes to Virginia’s food stamp program

    Beginning on September 1, the Virginia Department of Social Services will begin staggering the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as food stamps.

  • News Food Stamps

    New measures crafted to reduce food stamp fraud

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday new proposals targeting individuals who sell SNAP cards, commonly known as food stamps, for cash.