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Food Banks Step Up As SNAP Changes Fall Short

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aims to tackle hunger, its recent changes may still leave many families struggling. SNAP benefits and eligibility rules adjust each year, but inflation and job insecur...

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...

Staying on Track: Mastering Florida SNAP Recertification for Uninterrupted Assistance

If you are a recipient of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida, it's crucial to stay informed about the recertification process to ensure continuous acce...

The Perils of PFAS: Fighting Back Against Forever Chemicals

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...

Enjoy Free Food From Sweepstakes And Contests

What is better than free food? Honestly, many of us get incredibly excited when we are offered food that is free. Thus, it is nice to have the opportunity to win some free food via sweepstakes and contests that we can enter online...

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...

Empowering Healthier Choices: Rethinking SNAP Reform

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), colloquially known as food stamps, has become the subject of intense debate in recent times. Various proposals have been put forth, including the restriction of S...

A Closer Look at the Recent SNAP Benefit Updates

Amidst the evolving landscape of economic realities, the recent adjustments to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come as a timely response to the changing needs of vulnerable families across the Unit...

GAO Report Sheds Light on College Students Missing Out on Food Aid

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered a troubling gap: out of the 3.3 million college students who qualified for federal food assistance in 2020, two-thirds did not cl...