food stamps

It's no question that some New York counties struggle a lot more than others. While some grapple with crime, others suffer from rising poverty. Concerning the latter, these are the most impoverished counties in New York State.

These 8 counties have the most SNAP benefit recipients in New York State.

Economists are sounding the alarm over the skyrocketing poverty rates among America's older populations.

Rural New Yorkers may have a more difficult time getting food stamps.

Some SNAP recipients in New York State can still use their benefits to eat out at restaurants.

New Yorkers who get food stamps will receive more money this month.

Gwyneth Paltrow was asked to shop for groceries for a week only using $29 as part of the Food Bank New York City Challenge which aims to raise awareness of a proposed cut to the country's program that regulates food stamps. This is what $29 gets you at the grocery store—what families on SNAP (i...

Food stamps are meant to help people do their grocery shopping and some other necessities, but almost everyone knows that isn’t always the case.