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Thrive Market Accepts SNAP: Delivering Healthy Groceries
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that from Monday 26th February, low-income families claiming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be able to spend their funds online t...
Snap Benefits Increase to Combat Inflation
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 ...
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...
Maximizing SNAP Benefits: A Guide for Montana Residents
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in assisting low-income individuals and families in accessing nutritious food. In Montana, SNAP recipients eagerly anticipate the January payments...
How Rising Food Costs in America Has Impacted Low to Middle-Income Families
A recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma reveals a concerning trend: 27% of Americans are skipping meals to cope with skyrocketing food costs, a situation exacerbated by a 25% increase in grocery prices...
Making the Most of Frozen Foods by Transforming Them Into Nutritious Meals
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone was enthusiastic about having extra time at home to cook elaborate and nutritious meals. Nine months into this health crisis, that enthusiasm...
Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating
Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...
A Lifeline for Millions: The Continuing Evolution of SNAP Benefits
For many American families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a critical lifeline. SNAP provides monthly benefits for groceries to those in n...
Food Stamp Allotment Rising 12.5% for October
According to the federal government's official numbers, the peak inflation in America was just a tick over 8%. They claim this is the worst inflation in 40 years, but also that it's leveling off. However, that's ...