Great Reads for Good Food

When the cost of living rises and wages stay low, even the most frugal budget can have difficulty making ends meet. For many Americans dealing with financial hardship, food stamps are an essential ...

Low-income children across the United States will be receiving increased assistance with food stamps this summer. However, a closer look reveals a disheartening reality — not all sta...

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

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...

As the end of the year approaches, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the payment dates for December's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This information is cruci...

Whether they admit it or not, nearly everyone loves to eat. When food can be acquired for free, eating it feels all the better, particularly when money is tight and you're trying to live on a budget. Here are ten ways that peopl...

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...

There has been a lot of news lately about the role of bars in the spread of COVID-19. But how dangerous are these places? Are they really a significant contributor to the spread of the deadly virus? Read...

On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...