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Two Boston Store Owners Charged in Alleged $7M SNAP Trafficking Scheme

Federal prosecutors said the two small shops processed supermarket-level SNAP redemptions, sold donated humanitarian meals, and traded benefits for cash.
12/19/2025

Critics Said New SNAP Limits Punish Poor Families

EBT cards will not work on certain sugar-related food items, altering where people shop and what they buy — a big shift for neighborhoods with limited healthy options.
12/18/2025
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BET Current: A SNAP Crisis, $113M for HBCUs & Pharrell Gets the Key

Families brace for food aid changes while historic gifts fuel HBCUs — and Pharrell spotlights Black entrepreneurship in Miami.
11/17/2025

SNAP Red Tape Ramps Up After Shutdown

All recipients must reapply as states scramble to decode new federal rules, while millions wonder if they’ll be able to keep food on the table.
11/17/2025

SZA Uses Her Platform To Fight Food Insecurity Amid Government Shutdown

The R&B star joins forces with Jon & Vinny’s to deliver meals and hope to LA families struggling with the SNAP benefits pause.
11/11/2025

Tyler Perry Donates $1.4 Million To Support Families Impacted By SNAP Cuts

The filmmaker and philanthropist steps up to help millions facing food insecurity as federal assistance funding reaches a critical point.
11/07/2025

Here’s How to Get Groceries for Free or Cheap During Government Shutdown

As millions brace for delayed food assistance, apps like Flashfood and local food banks are stepping up to help families find fresh produce, meat, and essentials at steep discounts or completely free.
11/04/2025

Opinion: Banning Junk Food for SNAP Benefits is a Direct Attack on Poor People

Lawmakers pushing to restrict SNAP purchases claim it’s about nutrition, but in reality, it’s another way to police low-income communities while ignoring the real issues of food deserts and affordability.
02/19/2025

Biden Administration To Boost Food Stamps Benefits By 25 Percent

It’s the biggest ever boost in the program.
08/17/2021
Kandi Burruss Sounds Off About Sex, Stigma and Blacks

Health Rewind: Kandi on Why It’s So Hard for African-Americans to Talk About Sex

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Be a Boss: How to Conquer Your Local Farmer’s Market

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