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Food assistance for undocumented immigrants

Some states offer state-funded food assistance programs, such as SNAP-style programs, to undocumented immigrants.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How are shelter and utility deductions determined, and what documentation is required for SNAP claims?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reduces a household’s countable income by allowing a shelter deduction for housing costs that exceed half of net income after other deductions, and by app...

Jan 17, 2026
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How do state and local programs differ in providing benefits to undocumented residents?

State and local programs diverge sharply from federal rules by choosing whether to fill gaps left by federal ineligibility for undocumented immigrants, with many states using their own funds to provid...