SNAP

Massachusetts food insecurity hits 1.1 million households as SNAP benefits fall short and rising costs worsen hunger across the state.

New Bedford man charged in federal benefit fraud scheme using stolen identities to steal $943K in SNAP, MassHealth and Social Security funds.

Massachusetts reports nearly $12 million in public benefits fraud in FY2025, including millions tied to SNAP and MassHealth programs.

Nine states including Massachusetts and Rhode Island let SNAP recipients use benefits at fast-food restaurants under the Restaurant Meals Program, raising concerns about taxpayer spending and program purpose.

Fall River’s Duke’s Bakery launches a pay-it-forward board offering free $20 meal cards to SNAP and food insecure families, no questions asked.

Third Bristol and Plymouth District State Senator-Elect Kelly Dooner plans to file legislation to reform the SNAP program in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance also offers tips to recipients of benefits on how to shop , how to shop on a budget and more.

There are many items you can purchase with Massachusetts SNAP benefits, but pet food is not one of them.

SNAP recipients in Rhode Island can use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase food at Subway restaurants.

According to Massachusetts' SNAP program, 15 percent of the state's population (1,024,000 people), or 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents, receive benefits.