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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...
This Food Stamp Benefit for Millions of Americans Expires in Early March
If you're one of the millions of Americans who use food stamps, it's essential to keep up to date with policies. Government regulations are always shifting, and laws that went into effect yea...
From Hunger to Hope: Revolutionizing Food Stamps for a Nourished Nation
In a world where the abundance of food coexists with the despair of hunger, an innovative approach is paving the way for change. Food stamps, a cornerstone of support for vulnerable individuals and fa...
Ten Ways to Score Free Food
Everybody enjoys getting and eating food for free. You may also be short on cash or know someone else who has some problems with funds and doesn't have the money to afford a good meal. This doesn't mean that you can't eat, as there are ...
Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024: Strengthening SNAP for All Communities
In May 2024, Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a new law proposal called the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024. This law wants to make farming in America better and...
Why You Should Make Fermented Foods a Cornerstone of Your Daily Diet
An increasing amount of research is pointing to fermented foods as being instrumental in promoting optimal gut health. Why do you need to support a well-functioning gut and what are the best foods to a...
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...
Tired of Relying on Coffee to Wake Up Each Morning? Try These Ideas Instead
You are not alone if you find yourself reaching for multiple cups of coffee each morning in an effort to get moving. While the caffeinated jolt of a cup of coffee will certainly wake you up, the...
How Can You Qualify for SNAP Benefits?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is sustained by a system of express federal funding. The program is available to those in need of food assistance. If you are currently suffering from issues related to low incom...
