After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced plans to adopt more secure cards with microchips.

NGA Statement on USDA Proposed Rule Requiring Chip-Enabled SNAP EBT Cards

Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule requiring states to issue SNAP EBT cards with chip and tap-to-pay technology and requiring […]