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Things You Need to Know About Food Stamps Support Programs and EBT

Are you seeking more information on Food Stamps support programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)? Wonder what they are and how they ...

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...

Looking to Go High-Tech With Your Nutritional Tracking? Try These Apps

In today's connected digital world, it is easier than ever to track your calorie intake in real time. Gone are the days of having to track everything that you ate with a pen and paper. You can no...

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...

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...

How to Start Eating Healthy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Deciding to start eating healthy can be challenging. Every time you turn around, there's a new fad diet or another food that's bad for you. How do you know where to start? This guide will help make the transition t...

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...

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 ...

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 ...