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RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A recent report from UpgradedPoints highlights the mounting financial challenges faced by military households across the United States, with Tennessee.... Read More

What the Historic SNAP Increase Means for Recipients

Nov 15, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Food insecurity is one of the biggest hurdles that our most vulnerable neighbors face daily — something that gets especially challenging around the holidays. With school.... Read More

SNAP Food Benefits Increasing

Oct 01, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

Almost 848,000 people in Tennessee will see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits go up by about 21%, as of October 1, 2021 (Friday).R.... Read More

First Time in Decades - SNAP Benefits Updated, Effective October 1, 2021

Aug 31, 2021 at 12:32 pm by WGNS

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Seniors With SNAP Might Be Entitled to Extra Benefits

Apr 20, 2021 at 10:27 am by WGNS

By Allison Jones, Legal Aid Society  It’s been more than a year since the coronavirus pandemic took our world and turned it sideways. Now, cases are decreasing whil.... Read More

SNAP Recipients May Have More Benefits Than They Realize

Nov 11, 2020 at 08:37 pm by WGNS

By Patty Sellars, Legal Aid Society: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval to the lives of almost everyone, but the effects have been most pronounced among lower-income pe.... Read More