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Medicaid and Food Aid Programs Facing Potential Budget Cuts - How to Get Ready

President Donald Trump's administration has said Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid won't see budget cuts. However, new plans from the Republicans suggest otherwise. On April 10, ...

How SNAP Fights Hunger

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...

Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries

It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...

The Modern Age for Food Stamps

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...

What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and How to Qualify

Food assistance programs have a long history in the United States going back to 1939 with the creation of the FSP program in New York. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP began in 19...

Enjoy Free Food From Sweepstakes And Contests

What is better than free food? Honestly, many of us get incredibly excited when we are offered food that is free. Thus, it is nice to have the opportunity to win some free food via sweepstakes and contests that we can enter online...

Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating

Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...

SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties

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...

How Food Stamps Can Ease Your Family’s Summer Nutrition Needs

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...