Great Reads for Good Food

Millions of American families depend on food assistance to help put groceries on the table. If you receive SNAP benefits (commonly known as food stamps), you might be wondering when your July 20...

The Short Answer: No, you generally cannot buy hot food with your EBT card if you receive SNAP benefits (food stamps). This includes items like rotisserie chicken, hot pizza, hot dogs, and hot coffee—basically anything that's warm wh...

If you recently applied for SNAP benefits, TANF, or requested a replacement EBT card, you might be wondering when your new card will arrive. EBT cards are used to access food and cash benefits, so getting your card as soon as ...

States across the country are upgrading SNAP EBT cards to include microchips. California was the first state to issue these new cards in 2025, and states like Alabama and New Jersey have followed. Here is what yo...

If your EBT card is being declined when trying to buy SNAP-eligible groceries online, your state likely has automatic security settings turned on to prevent fraud and theft. Several states—such as Alabama, Ohi...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP or food stamps, helps millions of Americans buy groceries. For years, the rules about what you could buy were the same across the country. But that...

Are you waiting for your SNAP benefits in August 2025? SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps families and individuals with low or no income buy groceries each month. This ...

Summer EBT, sometimes called SUN Bucks, is a program that gives eligible families $120 per child to help pay for food during the summer. This benefit helps fill the gap when kids lose access to free breakfast and lun...

As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...