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How SNAP Fights Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...
Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP
Donald Trump's new trade policies, which involve adding taxes (tariffs) on goods coming from other countries, could make food more expensive for many Americans. This is especially c...
Stomach Ulcer? Here is What You Need to Know and What Foods to Avoid
In the simplest terms, a stomach ulcer is an open sore residing in this part of the abdomen. What you put into your stomach can have a direct impact on how you are able to control the ulcer symptoms. W...
New Jersey Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Meals in New EBT Program
In Parsippany, New Jersey, there's good news for families looking for a little extra help feeding their children during the summer break. The state has introduced a new Summer EBT program designed to h...
SNAP Benefits Fail to Meet Meal Costs in Majority of US Counties
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...
How to Budget $1937 in Monthly Food Stamps for Your Family
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...
Best Fruits to Incorporate Into Your Diet for a Powerful Immunity Boost
It is that time of the year when fresh fruit becomes more readily available, less expensive, and more delicious. Lean into this season by increasing your intake of various fruits in an array of colo...
Congress Urged to Act as SNAP Skimming Threatens Vital Food Assistance for Families
Many families who rely on government help to buy food could soon lose out if Congress doesn't step in by September 30th. These families are part of SNAP, a program that helps over 41 mil...
Projecting Forward: Snap Benefits Maximums for 2024 and Its Potential Impact
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an essential lifeline for millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity in the United States. As the program continues to evo...