How West Virginians can protect their SNAP benefits from skimming

How West Virginians can protect their SNAP benefits from skimming

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — You might be familiar with skimmers that can be found on credit card readers, especially on gas pumps and ATMs, but according to the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), EBT cards could also be at risk. Example of a credit card skimmer that was found at the Kroger in Elkins in 2024. (Credit: Elkins Police Department) Skimming devices are devices devices that look like card readers that steal card numbers…

USDA urges states to reinforce work requirements for SNAP recipients

While possible changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are being considered, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins reiterated to state agencies that individuals receiving government benefits to offset food costs need to work if they are able.Most individuals and families are already subject to some form of work requirements to be eligible for SNAP. Rollins said the memorandum requires states to make clear …

USDA Reiterates Importance of Those Who Can Work, Should Work While Receiving SNAP - Oklahoma Farm Report

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) making it clear states must ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do. “Since my confirmation, I have reiterated the states are our partners, and this includes ensuring our

U.S.D.A. issues memo to states, to 'ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture circulated a news release Thursday evening, April 17, saying it issued, "a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) making it clear states must ensure SNAP benefits are provided with an expectation that those who can work, do."

USDA Reaffirms Work Requirements for SNAP Recipients Without Dependents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memorandum today emphasizing that able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits must meet statutory work requirements. The notice was directed to all state agencies that administer SNAP, reinforcing that benefits must be linked to an expectation of work, education, or volunteering for individuals who are ca…

Lahood says Getting People Back to Work makes SNAP more effective

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