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A Good Start but More Work Ahead: Reforms Still Needed for Food Assistance

The recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...

Understanding Snap Benefits

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...

Navigating Florida SNAP Renewal: Ensuring Uninterrupted Access to Vital Benefits

As a beneficiary of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida, understanding the recertification process is essential to maintain uninterrupted access to crucial benef...

Top Mobile Apps For Getting Fast Food Restaurant Discounts

While you may not consider yourself to be someone who eats fast food regularly, there is a good chance that you will visit a fast food establishment for a quick bite. Fast food is highly-popular because it is convenie...

December 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule: What You Need to Know

In December 2024, there's big news for people who get help buying food from the SNAP program in the United States. SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gives monthly money to low-inc...

House Republicans' Budget Plan: Major Cuts to Medicaid and Food Assistance Amidst Tax Cuts for the Wealthy

The House Republicans are moving forward with a new budget plan. Last Thursday, they spent 12 hours talking about it and decided not to accept any changes that the Dem...

6 Ways You Can Save a Buck On Food

In this day and age, we've all found ourselves wishing we could save a little cash from time to time on food. There are times when a trip to the grocery store can seem like we need to take out a loan first. There are a couple of ways you...

USDA Grants Funding for Rural Food Support Before Thanksgiving

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many families look forward to a bountiful meal. However, not everyone has enough food on their table. Luckily, help is on the way for those in need in more rural and less...

SNAP Benefits

Millions of individuals in the United States receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. This program was created to help battle hunger across the Nation. SNAP is overseen by the Food and Nutrition Service who coordi...