Great Reads for Good Food

Yes, you can buy protein shakes with your EBT card at most grocery stores that accept SNAP benefits. However, not all protein shakes qualify—it depends on how the product is labeled. How to Know If a Protein Sh...

As we approach November, it's time for those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as food stamps, to get ready for their next set of benefits.  SNAP benef...

People who are expecting SNAP benefits may receive them as early as the first week of March. However, not everyone will receive their benefits at the beginning of the month.  The timing of when you receive ...

Many states are warning people who get SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that the rules about who can get help buying food are about to change in November, thanks to a new law ca...

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...

Many Americans depend on programs like Social Security and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover essential costs, from food to household expenses. If you’re wondering ...

The federal government has expanded work requirements for people who receive SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps). Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which took effect in November, "able-bodied adults&quo...

Summer can be a challenging time for many families, especially when kids are home from school and grocery bills go up. The good news is that food banks and pantries are here to help—and they're easier to use tha...