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Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families
Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...
SNAP Benefits for Students: A Path to Financial Support
College can be an exciting and transformative period in a student's life, but financial challenges can also arise. Seeking assistance through government programs like SNAP benefits and food stamps can provide c...
Foodsmart: Pioneering the Way to Overcome Food Insecurity with Healthy Eating
Growing up in a blue-collar family, relying on free school lunches and occasionally food stamps, Dr. Jason Langheier experienced firsthand the challenges of eating healthy on a tight budget. Witne...
Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October
According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...
Analyzing SNAP's Journey: A Comparison Between the Trump and Biden Administrations
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), once known as food stamps, plays a pivotal role in America's social safety net. Aimed at reducing hunger and poverty, SNAP not only s...
Best Fruits to Incorporate Into Your Diet for a Powerful Immunity Boost
It is that time of the year when fresh fruit becomes more readily available, less expensive, and more delicious. Lean into this season by increasing your intake of various fruits in an array of colo...
Projecting Forward: Snap Benefits Maximums for 2024 and Its Potential Impact
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an essential lifeline for millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity in the United States. As the program continues to evo...
What Are Experts Saying Regarding Junk Food Purchases with SNAP
Several states in the U.S. are starting to block people from using SNAP benefits (which help low-income Americans buy food) to purchase junk food like soda and candy. In 2024, about 41 million Americans used SN...
What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and How to Qualify
Food assistance programs have a long history in the United States going back to 1939 with the creation of the FSP program in New York. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP began in 19...