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Foods to Eat During Pregnancy to Aid Your Baby's Development

There is a common saying that people use to tell others to eat healthy: "You are what you eat". When you are pregnant, that is more accurately the case for your growing baby. In order to give your ba...

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...

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...

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...

Food Stamps: Feeding the Nation in Time of Need

Food security is a crucial issue in the United States. According to different researchers, some American households did not have enough food at some point for an active, healthy lifestyle. The statistic is even more staggering ...

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...

The Impact of Soaring Food Prices on American Families

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...

Struggling to Lose Weight? You Could Be Making These Common Mistakes

If you are looking to shed a few pounds, you may be encountering some unexplained road blocks. If you have reached a plateau in your weight loss, you may need to look at how you are approaching this pr...

SUN Bucks by SNAP Supporting Families with Children during School Vacation

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 ...