AI could soon audit food stamps in Florida under new multi-million-dollar proposal
The Brief Florida is considering a $4 million budget allocation for AI to determine who is eligible for…
SNAP benefits limit certain drink, junk food purchases
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Florida SNAP recipients can no longer use their benefits to purchase soda, energy drinks,…
Food stamps in Florida can no longer be used to buy sweet treats and drinks
Food stamp recipients in Florida may have to take some items out of their carts when checking out.…
Local families face new, stricter SNAP rules, Lutheran Social Services prepares to serve more – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of February 1, millions of families nationwide are facing stricter rules for SNAP benefits.…
Tampa Bay restaurants offered free food amid SNAP crisis. What now?
As a bartender at Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor, Savannah Dolan saw firsthand the hesitancy and nervousness of those…
Florida set to cut ‘junk foods’ from SNAP
Beginning in early 2026, the Florida Department of Children and Families will implement changes to the Supplemental Nutrition…
Local Tampa farm bounces back after losing SNAP benefits in government shutdown
TAMPA, Fla. — A local Tampa Bay nonprofit that lost access to SNAP benefits during the recent government…
Feeding Tampa Bay serves 1,500 fresh Thanksgiving meals as holiday needs surge
TAMPA, Fla. — A local food bank is serving fresh Thanksgiving meals for families that are facing tighter…
5 ways to give back to the Tallahassee community this holiday season
While the holidays are a time for receiving presents, it’s also the season to give presents, too. This…
FC Naples teams up with Harry Chapin Food Bank in Lehigh Acres to feed community
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Hundreds of people lined up outside the Harry Chapin Food Bank distribution site in…
Have SNAP benefits resumed? What to know in Florida
If the record-long government shutdown caused delays in your SNAP benefits, that should now be over. The Florida…
Local student issues $25K Turkey Drive match challenge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Creative Kids founder Cameron Kise is challenging the community to support families facing food…