States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

Reynolds says in an effort to save money, lawmakers are in talks to remove soda and candy from the benefits. In turn, ...

Lines at food pantries across the state will only get longer as a result of federal cuts to the SNAP program, according to ...

Officials with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) are preparing for significant financial impacts resulting from ...

By Chris Sanders The U.S. House voted Thursday, July 2, for final passage of a budget bill that will make basic needs like ...

SNAP Benefit Ban on Soda, Candy Purchases Proposed in Alabama Published Jul 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT Updated Jul 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT By Chloe Mayer ...

Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) said he’s drafting a bill that would keep SNAP recipients from buying candy. He said it’s about the health of our state, but others largely disagree.

Special Series Interview highlights An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect July 3, 20255:03 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By ...

The Great Recession marked one of the most significant expansions of SNAP in its history. As unemployment and poverty surged after the 2008 financial crisis, the number of recipients climbed from ...

Supporting more than 27,000 jobs statewide, SNAP is a powerful economic engine for Alabama, generating $1.1 billion in local wages and contributing $197 million in state tax revenue.

The ConnectEBT mobile app is the only authorized EBT app for Alabama’s SNAP/TANF clients. If you need assistance with your account you can contact the EBT customer service line at 1-800-997-8888.