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New Jersey Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Meals in New EBT Program

In Parsippany, New Jersey, there's good news for families looking for a little extra help feeding their children during the summer break. The state has introduced a new Summer EBT program designed to h...

State Disparities: The Unequal Expansion of Food Stamps for Kids

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...

Where to Shop and How to Best Utilize Your SNAP Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the cornerstone of the United States' fight against food insecurity, offering crucial assistance to countless seniors for the purchase of essential grocery i...

Who Gets Their SNAP Payment in Texas Between August 18 and 24, 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps people in the United States buy healthy food. Each month, SNAP deposits money onto a special debit card called an ...

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...

Staying on Track: Mastering Florida SNAP Recertification for Uninterrupted Assistance

If you are a recipient of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida, it's crucial to stay informed about the recertification process to ensure continuous acce...

Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries

It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...

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...

How the Cost of Living Adjustment Will Impact SNAP Benefits in the Coming Year

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes annual adjustments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which many people know as the program that provides food stamp...