Great Reads for Good Food

  In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...

As we approach November, it's time for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, to get ready for their next set of benefits.  SNAP benef...

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 ...

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 recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards have become an increasingly common means of distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to those in need. However, recent secu...

Thieves stealing SNAP benefits in California has become a big problem. People getting these benefits, also known as EBT benefits, need to be careful to keep their information safe from ...

Louisiana is taking steps to stop people from buying sweets and sodas with SNAP benefits, a government help program for people who don't have enough money to buy food. This i...

In a world where the abundance of food coexists with the despair of hunger, an innovative approach is paving the way for change. Food stamps, a cornerstone of support for vulnerable individuals and fa...