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Summer is for Picnic Sandwiches: How You Can Make Yours Healthier
Summer is here, prompting many trips to the beach, camping adventures, and other activities where you will want to bring along a picnic. Sandwiches are a natural choice for your picnic basket because of t...
Who Gets SNAP Payments in Florida During the First Week of September 2025?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps low-income people and families buy food. The goal is to make it easier for families to eat healthy meals and acces...
Promoting Inclusion and Access: Hoyt Offers Free Entry with EBT Card
Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a prominent museum in New Castle, is breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by offering free entry to museumgoers with an EBT card. This initiative, which b...
What SNAP Recipients Need To Know About Walmart+ Assist
Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...
Texas SNAP Benefits for September 2025: Easy Guide
If you live in Texas and need help paying for groceries, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help. SNAP benefits are given each month on a Lone Star Card, which works like a debit card at stores.  ...
Many States Now Banning Junk Food Purchases With SNAP Benefits
Six more states—Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee—have recently received approval to ban the purchase of junk food using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progra...
Key Health and Wellness Takeaways From the State of the Union Address
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to the joint session of Congress and the nation on Tuesday evening in the annual State of the Union address from Capitol Hill. While most listeners were focused on is...
The Hidden Dangers of Forever Chemicals in Our Food System
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...
How a Government Shutdown Affects SNAP Benefits and Food Banks
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 ...