SNAP

The pandemic changed how we shop for food. At Salt Lake City’s Downtown Farmers Market, shoppers have been spending more through assistance programs to purchase produce.

The latest Utah news for Tuesday evening, April 19, 2022.

Families of K-12 students in Utah are now able to receive federal assistance for school meals they missed when buildings closed earlier this year due to…

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As the record-breaking government shutdown continues into its fourth week, state budget managers are preparing for portions of the federal government to…

The House of Representatives passed its newest version of the farm bill this week. It includes stricter work requirements for people who get food…

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Many people visit farmer’s markets to buy fresh, locally-produced foods. A mobile market run by Salt Lake City is aiming to expand access to healthy…

The state auditor’s office has released a report with recommendations for catching and dealing with food stamps abuse.The report detailed how the…

The number of people getting food assistance from Utah’s SNAP program has significantly declined over the past two years. State officials credit…