Great Reads for Good Food

Food assistance programs are critical in reducing hunger and improving the well-being of low-income individuals and families in the United States. These programs provide financial assist...

The global economy has been struggling in recent years. The increasing cost of living and decreasing availability of jobs has forced many people into difficult financial situations. For some, this has meant relying on food...

Many people who get help from the government wonder if it will affect their taxes. A common question for SNAP recipients is whether food stamps must be listed as income on a 2026 tax return.   Are SNAP (food stamp) benefits ...

SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also called food stamps) helps millions of Americans buy food every month. Payments for February 2026 will be sent out according to each state's schedule. Every...

If you receive SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps), you can use your EBT card at many grocery stores across the United States. Most big grocery chains and supermarkets accept EBT in their stores, and some also ...

Many people wonder if states ever give out extra food stamp benefits (SNAP). Usually, states do not provide extra SNAP money, but there are special situations where you might notice a change in your benefits or get help that may look l...

This week, a significant change has started for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States. New rules are now in effect in five states, blocking the use of SNAP benefits to buy soft drinks, can...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps around 42 million Americans with limited or no income buy groceries each month. People who receive SNAP use an Electronic Benefit Transfer ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved requests from six states to limit what people can buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. These changes mean that people in Hawa...