Articles tagged as: SNAP
January 3, 2026
Hoosiers face SNAP benefit restrictions in 2026
Indiana has instituted new policies for its supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2026
Indiana opts out of a federal summer food program for kids. Some lawmakers say the state can afford it
Indiana officials say the state can’t afford the additional costs to run SUN Bucks, the federal summer food program.
Read MoreDecember 25, 2025
How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy Indiana families when SNAP payments were paused
GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2025
Hunger advocates push Indiana to opt in to summer food benefits as deadline nears
The deadline for states to decide whether to participate in SUNBucks — a federal program that helps provide funds during the summer — is approaching, after Indiana opted out of the program last year.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
State prepares for SNAP ban on sugary drinks, candy to take effect Jan. 1
Potato chips and fruit juice are in; mints and soda are out.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2025
SNAP benefits on the way for a half-million Hoosiers
More than a half-million Hoosiers will see their SNAP funding restored after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2025
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out
The high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2025
SNAP delays hit Indiana. Partial payments coming
Indiana SNAP recipients should expect November delays as FSSA reviews federal guidance to issue partial payments, prompting food banks and cities to expand aid.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2025
Here's where to get free food in Indianapolis
Here's a list of food distribution events, meal programs and other resources for assistance in Marion County.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2025
Ag Secretary visits FFA students in Indy, talks SNAP funding
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins spoke at the National FFA Convention and Expo and talked to students and commented on SNAP cuts.
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