Great Reads for Good Food

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, gives help to people who don't have enough money to buy all the food they need. This program adds money to a Lone Star card for Texans...

  Over the past few years, an increasing number of Americans have found themselves relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for assistance, even when inflation is not the primary ...

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

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...

As September 2024 approaches, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are preparing to receive their monthly benefits.  SNAP, commonly referred to as food stamps, plays ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the biggest federal food assistance program in the United States. It helps people with low incomes buy groceries. SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agricul...

As costs rise and wages stagnate, hunger is an ever-present threat for many. The government aims to combat food insecurity through programs like SNAP and Social Security. Recent policy changes will boost aid for ...

Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...

The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...