Great Reads for Good Food

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money.  It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...

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...

Starting October 1, 2024, individuals and families relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are poised to experience a boost in their financial support...

Millions of Americans who could get help buying food aren't asking for it, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  They're trying extra hard to let college students know...

The food you eat fuels your body, and finding nutritious options that fit within your budget can be a challenge. For low-income individuals and families, SNAP benefits can provide a vital resource to access healthier and m...

The schedule for the August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payouts, also widely recognized as food stamps, has been announced, with dates varying across the states.  SNAP is a fundamenta...

Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...

The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...

  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...