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DoorDash will now allow SNAP recipients to get their groceries delivered from Kroger

DoorDash will now allow SNAP recipients to get their groceries delivered from Kroger

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more People who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can now have groceries delivered from Kroger through DoorDash. Under the new partnership, SNAP recipients can link their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards directly to their DoorDash accounts to pay for eligible Kroger grocery items online. The program is being rolled out across nearly 2,700 Kroger-owned stores nationwide, including banners such as Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Ralphs and others, extending access to millions of households who depend on food assistance. “Access to affordable food is fundamental,” Mike Goldblatt, VP of Enterprise Partnerships at DoorDash, said in a statement. “This collaboration with Kroger marks an important step forward for SNAP access nationwide. Together, we’re helping millions of consumers shop more conveniently for the groceries their households rely …

SNAP Recipients Claim Trump Trying To “Destabilize Food Access”, Sue Feds Over Junk Food Ban

SNAP Recipients Claim Trump Trying To “Destabilize Food Access”, Sue Feds Over Junk Food Ban

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Make America Healthy Again agenda just found its first serious legal challenger. This week, five food stamp recipients filed suit in Washington, D.C., federal court demanding the right to spend taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits on candy, soda, and energy drinks.  The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its growing list of “food restriction” waivers, which Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins began approving back in May 2025. Since then, 22 states have signed on, each with their own specific list of banned items — generally soda, energy drinks, candy, and pre-packaged desserts.  Both Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have championed the waivers as a concrete step toward addressing chronic disease and redirecting taxpayer money toward genuinely nutritious food.  “The Trump Administration is unified in improving the health of our nation. America’s governors have proudly answered the call to innovate by improving nutrition programs, ensuring better choices while respecting the generosity of the American taxpayer,” Rollins said last year. “Each waiver submitted by the states and …

Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on candy, energy drinks

Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on candy, energy drinks

Published by Sam Flores

Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday, challenging its food restriction waivers that reduce the types of foods that can be purchased with benefits. Represented by the National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ), a nonprofit focused on advancing justice for… Source link

Robby Hoffman Jokes Spirit Award Grant Recipients Can ‘Spend Money How You Want’

Robby Hoffman Jokes Spirit Award Grant Recipients Can ‘Spend Money How You Want’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Robby Hoffman was the most frequent presenter at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards, and in between delivering some of the most shining commentary on Sunday, she had to jokingly walk back a claim she made when introducing a grant recipient. The Hacks star hit the Hollywood Palladium stage to state the winners of the Spirit Awards‘ three grants: the Someone to Watch Award, the Truer Than Fiction Award and the Producers Award. While she was introducing the first honor, Hoffman joked that “you can spend the money how you want. I mean, what the hell do I care, right?” (Tatti Ribeiro, director of Valentina, earned the Someone to Watch Award last month.) When Hoffman returned to launch the Truer Than Fiction Award segment, she joked that “the reason I’m back is they told me you’re actually not allowed to use the money however you see fit on the last grant.” “I didn’t read the script that they apparently emailed that came out a couple of weeks ago,” Hoffman said. “I’m behind on my emails, that’s the …

A Judge Says She’ll Rule That the US Still Cannot Force States to Provide Data on SNAP Recipients

A Judge Says She’ll Rule That the US Still Cannot Force States to Provide Data on SNAP Recipients

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump’s administration cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a judge said in a tentative ruling Friday. San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney last year blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture from requiring states to provide the data, including on the immigration status of people who receive benefits and applicants, after 22 states sued over the policy. The department kept pushing for it, telling states in December that it would stop paying state administrative costs for the program if they didn’t comply. It also issued new protocols for securing the data, which the states rejected. The federal government said the previous ruling did not apply to its latest demands. Chesney said during a hearing Friday that she intends to issue an order that says the federal government cannot act on its letters to the states from last year. The Trump administration contends that the information is needed to stamp out fraud and waste, which it asserts …

Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter New regulations for the United States’ organ transplant system have been proposed, aiming to boost the utilisation of “less-than-perfect” organs and introduce enhanced safety standards for donor organizations. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Wednesday that the proposed rules would significantly strengthen its oversight of Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), the entities responsible for retrieving organs from deceased donors. With over 100,000 individuals currently on the US transplant waiting list – the vast majority seeking a kidney – thousands tragically die each year awaiting a new organ. This move forms part of an ongoing overhaul of the intricate transplant system, which commenced during a previous administration. The announcement follows a concerning trend: deceased organ donations saw a decline last year for the first time in over a decade, …