Great Reads for Good Food

If you're one of the many people using SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help buy food, you may need to recertify soon. SNAP benefits don't automatically renew. This means y...

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...

Starting in June 2025, families in 16 states and Washington, D.C., will receive extra financial help for groceries through the Summer EBT program, also known as "SUN Bucks." Each eligible child will get...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps families with little or no income cover the cost of groceries. Each month, money is loaded onto electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, which can be used to purcha...

Did you know that in California, a special program can make your SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps) go twice as far when you buy food? This might be news to many since over 41 million peop...

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...

Updated as of September 8, 2025 With unemployment rates still above 3%, many are turning to government programs for support. One of the most well-known is the Supplemental Nutrition...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, helps millions of families in the United States afford healthy food. To keep receiving these benefits, peo...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives essential help to millions of people in the U.S. who need support buying food every month.  As we move closer to 2025, there are a few updates coming to t...