Las Vegas Valley Grocery Stores Hit as SNAP Recipients Pull Back Spending

East of Eden Cannabis Co. to distribute food Friday

With uncertainty still surrounding what exactly will happen to the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program if the government shutdown continues, a local cannabis dispensary is planning food giveaways to help Salinas and the surrounding community. At 10 a.m.  Friday, East of Eden Cannabis Co., will be distributing food to those presenting Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, an alternative EBT program they’re calling “Eat Bet…

Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma food stamp clients to receive partial benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program clients should soon be receiving partial benefits for November, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services said Monday.

OKLAHOMA VOICE: Oklahoma food stamp clients to receive partial benefits

OKLAHOMA CITY – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program clients should soon be receiving partial benefits for November, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services said Monday.

Las Vegas valley grocery stores hit as SNAP recipients pull back spending

SNAP recipients are hanging in the balance, but they're not the only ones. The ripple effect is reaching grocery stores, too.

Partial SNAP payments to some Oklahomans boost grocery stores

Oklahoma SNAP recipients received surprise partial payments, boosting sales at local stores like Homeland, although some households did not qualify for the funds.

Which stores accept EBT? See Oklahoma map, what items qualify for SNAP benefits

Chain grocery stores and some convenience stores will accept purchases with EBT cards in Oklahoma. See where you can use SNAP benefits.