Great Reads for Good Food

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

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...

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...

Navigating financial challenges as a student can be overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of education without a steady income. To alleviate some of the financial burdens, many students turn t...

The USDA’s SUN Summer Programs offer valuable resources to ensure children stay nourished and healthy during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailab...

In a nation grappling with food insecurity, it's time to reveal the shocking truths about food stamps support programs. With millions of Americans facing hunger, it's crucial to understa...

In the United States, the dramatic rise in food costs has led to significant lifestyle changes for many low to middle-income families.  A recent study by Intuit Credit Karma highlights an unsettling trend: nearl...

As we move through the warm summer months, many states across the United States have taken steps to ease the financial burden on families by distributing supplementary payments under the Supplement to ...

People who are expecting SNAP benefits may receive them as early as the first week of March. However, not everyone will receive their benefits at the beginning of the month.  The timing of when you receive ...