States will pay a larger share of the food assistance program that served an average of 752,000 Alabamians last year.

Under the proposed plan, much of the cost to support SNAP would shift to states. Alabama—like so many other states in our country—is in no position to take on the additional cost.

SNAP Benefit Ban on Soda, Candy Purchases Proposed in Alabama Published Jul 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT Updated Jul 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT By Chloe Mayer ...

The ConnectEBT mobile app is the only authorized EBT app for Alabama’s SNAP/TANF clients. If you need assistance with your account you can contact the EBT customer service line at 1-800-997-8888.

In Alabama, the proposed changes could cost the state nearly $300 million annually to maintain current levels of food assistance, according to Alabama Arise. “Three hundred million dollars.

An Alabama food bank leader anticipates a major increase in people needing to turn to groups like hers to cover their basic needs if the massive tax and spending legislation backed by President Trump ...

An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect By Michel Martin, Julie Depenbrock Published July 3, 2025 at 5:03 AM EDT ...

Alabama DHR is trying to help with a new feature. SNAP recipients can now create an account on the connectEBT app or website, and they can now select when to lock and unlock their account.

President Donald Trump's visit to North Carolina comes as Congress is still debating his spending plan, often referred to as the "Big, Beautiful Bill." President Trump held a roundtable at the ...