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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 ...

7 Simple Habits To Keep You On Track For Healthy Eating Goals

Maintaining a healthy diet is an essential aspect of a healthy lifestyle. It can help you manage your weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve your overall well-being. However, sticking to a hea...

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...

Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP

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...

Stomach Ulcer? Here is What You Need to Know and What Foods to Avoid

In the simplest terms, a stomach ulcer is an open sore residing in this part of the abdomen. What you put into your stomach can have a direct impact on how you are able to control the ulcer symptoms. W...

What is SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and How to Qualify

Food assistance programs have a long history in the United States going back to 1939 with the creation of the FSP program in New York. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP began in 19...

A Little History about the Food Stamp Program

The Food Stamp Program is a program that provides assistance to low-income families. The program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 as part of his "War on Poverty." The USDA estimates that more tha...

The Modern Age for Food Stamps

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...

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...