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Ohio SNAP changes spark concerns over access to food

Ohio SNAP changes are raising concerns about food access for families who depend on government food assistance and shop at neighborhood convenience stores.  Although Ohio has delayed its planned restrictions on certain beverage purchases until April 2027, questions remain about how changing requirements could affect retailers and low-income households. SNAP changes raise questions about food…

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SNAP Benefits at Risk: Government Shutdown Could Halt November Payments

As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…

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