A Houston woman is among thousands of Texans reporting stolen food benefits, as federal protection for victims of Electronic ...

Georgia rolled out a security lock feature for SNAP cards in December in an effort to curb benefit theft. But six months later, only 6% of households are using it.

Launched in December 2024, the Georgia Department of Human Services’ card lock tool lets users lock their EBT cards between purchases to stop unauthorized use.

Georgia rolled out a security lock feature for SNAP cards in December in an effort to curb benefit theft. Six months later, only 6% of households are using it.

The total number of SNAP thefts nationwide since mid-2023 has reached almost 700,000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Pennsylvanians who receive public benefits now can lock their electronic benefit transfer card when they’re not using it to ...

The residents allege the state isn’t doing enough to protect benefits to which they’re entitled under federal law.

A Houston mother abandoned her cart full of groceries at the checkout counter after discovering thieves had drained her family’s SNAP benefits.

For many New Yorkers, a declined credit card at the grocery store is a fleeting inconvenience. But for the people we serve on public assistance, a declined Electronic Benefits Transfer card can ...

Complete list of beneficiaries receiving their Florida SNAP payment from May 19-25 ... In the event of benefit theft, action should be taken immediately by notifying the authorities and requesting ...

State officials said they are aware of recent instances of SNAP theft in Pennsylvania and nationwide, especially involving card skimming in which the benefits are stolen off cards after they are ...