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A Gluten-Free Food Guide for Kids, Promoting Good Nutrition and Easing the Burden on Families

When a child is diagnosed with celiac disease, it can be an overwhelming experience for families. The diagnosis requires immediate and significant changes to the child's...

​​​​​​​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...

Facts about SNAP Food Benefits

Millions of men and women in the United States are currently receiving benefits under SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This program is considered a safety net for those who need assistance buying healthy food. The Food and Nu...

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...

Understanding Food Stamps for Students: A Guide to SNAP Benefits

Navigating financial challenges as a student can be overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of education without a steady income. To alleviate some of the financial burdens, many students turn t...

7 Strategies to Help You Function Within Your Means Without Feeling Limited

Living within your means equates to spending equal or less than what you have coming in monthly. But for many individuals, it can be difficult to adhere to that age-old adage. Credit cards, emergency ...

USDA Grants Funding for Rural Food Support Before Thanksgiving

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many families look forward to a bountiful meal. However, not everyone has enough food on their table. Luckily, help is on the way for those in need in more rural and less...

Start the New Decade with Resolutions That Are Truly Attainable

As the end of the decade comes to a close, many people are looking at how they can improve their overall physical and emotional well-being as they head into the year 2020. Rather than setting yourself up for New ...

Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Your Health Go Well Beyond the Actual Virus

While most people are hyper-focused on the effects that COVID-19 may take on the body, the stress of the ongoing global pandemic is also delivering a host of other health issues. The constant level ...