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In December 2024, there are important updates for those who receive assistance through the SNAP program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in the United States. SNAP provides monthly funds to...

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...

If you rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits—sometimes called food stamps—it’s important to know when your benefits will arrive each month. These benefits are sent out on different d...

Before you head to the grocery store, if your first step isn't writing down your list or even gathering up your coupons, you might be a part of a group of people that calls the digits on the backs of their EBT cards to see how much money the...

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...

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 ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which left extensive damage across South Texas on July 8, including flooding, property damage, and widespread power outages affecting over two million people, the...

If you receive SNAP (food stamps) and your eligibility ends in September, it’s important to take action now to recertify and avoid losing benefits. Recertification means renewing your application ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...