Great Reads for Good Food

For millions of American children, reliable access to nutritious food is not a given. Hunger impacts children's health, development, and education. To support children facing food insecurity, federal progr...

5 Food Assistance Programs For Americans In Need If you’re struggling to feed yourself or your family in the United States, there is hope in the form of food assistance programs. Food assistance programs p...

In August, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will receive their monthly payments, but the disbursement dates vary by state.  Commonly referred to as food stamps, SNAP offers es...

The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP for short, is a special program run by the government that helps people who don't have enough money to buy food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as ...

Food Assistance programs in the United States of America date back to 1939, originally starting with a program called FSP, which debuted in New York. In 1961, the Food Stamp Act began distributing food assistance on...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a lifeline for millions of low-income individuals and families, providing them with access to nutriti...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) limits its beneficiaries to buying food items to be prepared or eaten at home. It doesn’t cover the purchase of hot food at the point of sale, even when bought f...

As individuals juggle financial obligations, the need for nutritional support becomes crucial. For those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the question often arises: Can I apply for S...

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...