Great Reads for Good Food

Millions of families in the United States are struggling to get enough food because their SNAP benefits (the program that helps people buy groceries) have been suspended due to a long federal government shutd...

The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for two months, and it is now causing serious problems for many Americans. Because of the political gridlock in Washington, citizens are facing delays in getting food ass...

Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

Many states are warning people who get SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that the rules about who can get help buying food are about to change in November, thanks to a new law ca...

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

If you live in Texas and need help paying for groceries, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help. SNAP benefits are given each month on a Lone Star Card, which works like a debit card at stores.  ...