Great Reads for Good Food

In a recent discussion in The New York Times' The Ethicist column, an intriguing moral query was posed regarding an amateur painter's reliance on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), co...

Growing up in a blue-collar family, relying on free school lunches and occasionally food stamps, Dr. Jason Langheier experienced firsthand the challenges of eating healthy on a tight budget. Witne...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of the United States' fight against food insecurity, offering crucial assistance to countless seniors for the purchase of essential grocery i...

With the arrival of summer and the pause on school meals, many families face the added challenge of ensuring their children continue to receive nutritious food.  Recognizing this need, the United States...

Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...

Raising a child with celiac disease can be an overwhelming experience, as parents grapple with the complexities of a gluten-free diet and ensuring their child'...

In a society where economic challenges often stand in the way of accessing basic needs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, has been a beacon of hope for mi...

In 2023, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits proved insufficient to cover the costs of a modest meal in 98% of counties across the United States, a comprehensive analysis by the Urban...