Great Reads for Good Food

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards have become an increasingly common means of distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to those in need. However, recent secu...

When the cost of living rises and wages stay low, even the most frugal budget can have difficulty making ends meet. For many Americans dealing with financial hardship, food stamps are an essential ...

Even though some government support programs have stopped because of decisions from President Donald Trump's time in office, food stamps are still available.  If your family uses the Supple...

Americans have lived through some of the most challenging economic times for the past few years. However, the government has provided a safety net for Americans reeling from economic shocks who now find themselves in nee...

In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...

The schedule for the August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payouts, also widely recognized as food stamps, has been announced, with dates varying across the states.  SNAP is a fundamenta...

In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024.  This law wants to make farming in America better and...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as "food stamps," is the main food assistance program in the United States. SNAP helps millions of families with low incom...