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Why the Government’s Plan to Control What People Buy with Food Assistance Won't Make America Healthier
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has a big goal: he wants to make America healthy again. ...
Will SNAP Benefits Be Available in November During the Government Shutdown?
Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...
How to Get Discounted Home Internet with SNAP Benefits
If you receive SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps or EBT), you may qualify for high-speed internet at a much lower price. Having the internet is important for applying for jobs, doing schoolwork, and managing y...
Where Can You Use SNAP Benefits? A Guide to Online and In-Store Shopping
For the millions of Americans using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), buying groceries has become much more convenient. While you used to have to visit a supermarket in person, y...
Making Ends Meet: Supplementing Food Stamps with Other Assistance Programs
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 ...
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...
Combatting SNAP Benefit Theft: Authorities Take Action to Protect Recipients
In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...
The 2024 Election: What's at Stake for Food Assistance Programs
As Americans gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, two candidates with starkly different plans for the nation's food assistance programs. K...
SNAP Benefits See Significant Changes in 2025: What Families Need to Know
As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...
