Great Reads for Good Food

Before you head to the grocery store, if your first step isn't writing down your list or even gathering up your coupons, you might be a part of a group of people that calls the digits on the backs of their EBT cards to see how much money the...

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...

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...

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 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...

A startling disparity is emerging across the United States as a new program expands food stamp benefits for low-income families with children during the summer. While more than half of the states are part...

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...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, ensures that millions of at-risk Americans are able to afford a nutritious diet each month. Most SNAP recipients are low-income families with small children, senior citizens, or in...

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...