Great Reads for Good Food

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...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as food stamps) are government-issued benefits that help low-income families and individuals afford meals. There are different types of SNAP benefits, each with t...

Some US states are planning to change what can be bought with SNAP benefits, which help people pay for food. These changes are being pushed by lawmakers in ten states who want to stop the purchase of "junk" foo...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known by its acronym "SNAP", is the government program that came along to replace food stamps some years ago. The idea behind this was two-fold. First, many of the tens ...

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 March 2025, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly called food stamps, will distribute benefits to those who need assistance buying food. This program is very important as it helps fam...

In Oklahoma City, families who had their food stamps stolen have some good news. The government will keep paying them back for their losses until December 20th. More than 2,600 families in Oklahoma had their...

In June 2025, people who get CalFresh (also known as SNAP) benefits will see their money come in from June 1st to June 10th. How soon you'll get your funds depends on the last number of your case number. If yo...

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...