Great Reads for Good Food

With food prices rising, choosing where you shop can make a big difference in your monthly budget. To find the best deals, a study compared prices at ten major retailers that accept EBT (SNAP benefits). Research...

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...

Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...

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...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, plays a significant role in aiding low-income families by providing them with necessary sustenance. The SNAP program...

For many American households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a power outage can lead to the stressful possibility of losing essential food supplies due to spoilage...

If you've ever stopped by your local farmers market to check out the produce from various vendors, you'd find healthy, nutritious foods. The wonderful thing about these markets is connecting...

Losing your SNAP benefits unexpectedly is difficult, just like it was for Ms. C from Bronx, who found herself without the $200 monthly assistance for groceries. To prevent these types of surprises, it's important to know ho...

Food stamp support programs, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), play a vital role in providing access to nutritious food for individuals and families faci...