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Getting Your SNAP Benefits in October: When to Expect Them
People who get SNAP benefits, which is a program to help individuals and families afford food, will see their benefits added to their EBT cards every month. However, when you get your benefits depends on wh...
How SNAP Fights Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is designed to make sure that people who have limited income are able to get the nutrition that they need. Low-income families, disabled people and the elderly are some of the people who receive SN...
Addressing the Rise in SNAP Benefit Fraud: Initiatives to Safeguard Beneficiaries
Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System
Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System With the Coronavirus still raging on, according to most experts, millions of people are exercising extreme caution in where they go, what they touch, and with whom they come in contact. People ...
How "Food Deserts" Affect the Ability to Eat Healthfully
Every couple of years, the federal government updates its nutritional guidelines for Americans. National health surveys also take a look at American eating habits, body mass index (BMI), access to nutrition and how ...
How to Adjust Your Daily Diet Choices to Support Weight Loss Efforts
It can be a real struggle to shed those unwanted pounds and keep them off. All of the exercise in the world will not help if you are not willing to take a close look at your diet. Here are five ways th...
Boost Your Vitamin C Levels This Winter
Ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin C, is a water soluble vitamin that promotes a healthy immune system. It's a vital vitamin that aids in the healing of wounds, getting rid of infections, and stopping the spread of bacteri...
Which Stores Let You Use EBT for Online Grocery Orders?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a great help for many older adults to buy more food every month. However, going to the grocery store can sometimes be tough, especially if you find it hard to mov...
2024 Presidential Candidates and the Future of America's Food Assistance Programs
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the central figures of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, each with distinctly different visions for the country's future, especially regarding the Sup...