Great Reads for Good Food

When it comes to managing your money, it can really help to know exactly how much cash you're getting, especially if your budget includes help from government programs.  For those getting assistance from the S...

Families that get SNAP benefits receive them monthly. They can spend these benefits like cash at stores that accept them. These benefits are given using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.  If you're...

The global economy has been struggling in recent years. The increasing cost of living and decreasing availability of jobs has forced many people into difficult financial situations. For some, this has meant relying on food...

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...

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...

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 ...

Several states in the U.S. are starting to block people from using SNAP benefits (which help low-income Americans buy food) to purchase junk food like soda and candy. In 2024, about 41 million Americans used SN...

The ongoing shutdown of the U.S. federal government is causing serious problems for millions of Americans who depend on government assistance. As the political disagreement continues into its second month...

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...