Great Reads for Good Food

Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help pay for groceries each month. SNAP benefits are loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which people can use at most ...

A group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate reached an agreement late Sunday night to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. They took a first vote to reopen the government, with eight Democra...

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...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps over 42 million low-income Americans buy food. Traditionally, SNAP benefits are used to purchase groceries at stores, allowing people to make meals...

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, or CSFP, is a helpful program designed to make sure older adults with not a lot of money can eat healthy food. It's a way for them to get extra food each month to add to wh...

In June 2025, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas are scheduled to receive their benefits in a staggered manner. These benefits are distributed monthly from the 1st to the...

If your SNAP certification period ends in October 2025, yes—renew now to avoid a gap in your food benefits. Here’s a simple guide to what SNAP recertification is, why it matters, and how to do it on time. Che...

Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential aspect of a healthy lifestyle. It can help you manage your weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve your overall well-being. However, sticking to a hea...

In every community, there are families struggling to put food on the table. For many, SNAP food stamps offer a crucial source of relief from food insecurity and hunger. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...