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The Shocking Truth About Sugar and How It’s Affecting Your Health

Sugar has become a staple in the modern diet but is linked to severe health issues. From diabetes to heart disease, consuming too much sugar can seriously affect your health. There is no harm in enjoying ...

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...

More States Will Restrict What You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps millions of Americans buy food. These states plan ...

Can People on Disability Get Help with Food Costs?

Disability can affect anyone, young or old, and it can make staying healthy and managing money harder. For instance, many adults with a disability may also face challenges getting enough good food to eat. You might be as...

Staggered SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Enhance Distribution Efficiency and Support Vulnerable Families

As food insecurity continues to pose a significant challenge across the United States, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) remains a pivotal resour...

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...

Notice for CalFresh Recipients: Renew Your Benefits On Time in March 2025

If you live in California and get help buying food through CalFresh—California's version of the national food aid program called SNAP—it's time to pay attention to the rules about ...

Snap Benefits Increase to Combat Inflation

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 ...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Recent Developments

Food stamps or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are government support programs designed to provide nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families in the United States. SNAP ...