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Tips to Gain Relief from Grocery Expenses

According to the federal government and practically every mainstream news media source you can view, America is doing great economically. Low unemployment, the jobs are coming back, and inflation is only a mere 7%, and is tra...

Feeling Anxious About Dropping Your Face Mask? Coping Strategies to Help

As cities and states drop their mask mandates, some Americans may be feeling anxious about dropping this facial covering. After two years of wearing a mask, it can be difficult to wrap your head around...

Nutrition and Mental Health: How the Right Foods Can Keep You Happy and Healthy

Did you know that what you eat can directly impact your mood and mental health? Certain foods can help keep you happy and healthy, while others can cause problems like anxiety and depression. ...

Howard County Residents Report Food Stamp Theft

Howard County is one of the most populous counties in America, as it's part of the DC, Baltimore, NOVA metropolitan area. Unfortunately for its residents, it's also one of the poorest counties in America. Roughly h...

Serving up the Latest Trends in the Government's SNAP and EBT Programs

Food Stamps have come a long way and actually originated during the Great Depression in Rochester, New York, in 1939. The program would reach some 20 million people, but by 1943, Food Stamps disappeare...

Food Assistance Program SNAP Fails to Cover Meal Costs for the Average American Families

The Urban Institute's recent study, financially supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has disclosed a significant gap between the food budget provided by the Supplemental N...

SNAP Benefits: What’s Changing in 2025-2026?

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...

U.S. Government Shutdown Causes Problems for Food Assistance

The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for two months, and it is now causing serious problems for many Americans. Because of the political gridlock in Washington, citizens are facing delays in getting food ass...

Food Stamps (SNAP Food Benefits)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP as it is commonly referred, is part of the safety net program to fight domestic hunger. There are millions of people in the United States that receives benefits under this program. It is g...