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Why the Governmentโ€™s Plan to Control What People Buy with Food Assistance Won't Make America Healthier

President Donald Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a big goal: he wants to make America healthy again.  ...

Guidelines To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) came into existence out of a desire to fight hunger in the U.S. With the help of the SNAP program, it's been estimated that well over 45,000,000 (45 mil...

How Does Having A Job Impact Food Stamp Requirements?

As lawmakers begin to debate the 2023 farm bill before the September 30 expiration of the current bill, the national food stamp program and its related work requirements are once again being heavily scrutinized. The food...

โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹Stretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...

Combatting SNAP Benefit Theft: Authorities Take Action to Protect Recipients

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...

Instacart Revolutionizes Food Shopping by Accepting Food Stamps Nationwide

As of Thursday, August 10, Instacart has announced that they have made it possible for members nationwide to shop for groceries on their platform using food stamps, a move that will significantly b...

Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program

Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...

Food Stamp Data Still Up in the Air for November

The program once simply known as "food stamps" has changed a lot over the course of the past few years. Today, it is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and these benefits are doled ou...

How SNAP/EBT Support Programs are Changing Lives

In an era where economic stability remains a persistent concern for millions of Americans, government assistance programs have emerged as a vital lifeline for those facing financial hardships. One such program, the Supple...