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Lottery Winners Shouldn't Get Food Stamps
Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps, costing taxpayers ...
Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...
Half the Country Extends Emergency SNAP Benefits Through January
This isn't something that the corporate media speaks about very often, but more people are on food stamps in America today than at any other point in American history. Of course, the corporate press lo...
Helpful Tips for Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget
Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...
More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits
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...
The Economic Benefits of SNAP: How Food Stamp Programs Boost Local Economies
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...
House Republicans' Budget Plan: Major Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Amidst Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...
It's Time for a New Cell Phone and Plan!
Did you know that you can get a a new cell phone and very low rate plan if you already qualify for one of these: - Food Stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Medicaid - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Fede...
7 Tips That Will Help Prevent Work From Taking Over Your Life
With increasing interconnectedness and the necessity of working as many hours as it takes to get ahead, striking a healthy balance between your work life and personal life has become more difficult than ever. This ...