Great Reads for Good Food

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often called "food stamps," helps people with low incomes buy the groceries they need. While many people qualify, there are specific rules that can lead to a...

As lawmakers begin to debate the 2023 farm bill before the September 30 expiration of the current bill, the national food stamp program and its related work requirements are once again being heavily scrutinized. The food...

For many American households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a power outage can lead to the stressful possibility of losing essential food supplies due to spoilage...

Recent reports have highlighted a pressing concern: some retailers are engaging in discriminatory practices against individuals who use SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) b...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued new instructions to state agencies about how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits—commonly known as food stamps—should b...

In June 2025, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, also known as food stamps, will be made to beneficiaries across the United States. However, payment dates will vary depending on the state. Check out:&nbs...

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

Regarding the modern diet, processed foods may be easy, but they have many potential health drawbacks. High amounts of salt and sugar can take their toll on your body over time. The same case applies to chemicals and trans fats,...

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...