SNAP

A reminder of winter will move into Maine this week, bringing frigid temperatures and a chance for snow just as spring is set to arrive.

Did you know that WIC eligible foods and items will be marked as such in most grocery stores? This makes it more important than ever to pay attention to what you're buying.

Because of a proposed rule change by the federal government, you may see your SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) benefits revoked.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has submitted a request to prohibit candy and soft drinks from eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program purchases.

This time of year, Mainer's shop one of many statewide farmers markets to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Now many of the farmer's markets are accepting SNAP cards (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Gov. Paul LePage supports LD 1411, a bill that would prohibit the use of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for foods that are subject to the state's sales tax. That would rule out foods defined as 'junk foods' by the bill's primary sponsor, State Senator Roger Katz of Augusta. That would include soft drinks and certain snack foods.