Great Reads for Good Food
The latest news Interviews, technologies, and resources
SNAP Benefits Release Schedule in October for Each State
The SNAP program gives extra money each month to help Americans with low or no income buy the food they need. This help is given through EBT cards, kind of like debit cards, that get filled with money each month. ...
USDA Grants Funding for Rural Food Support Before Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, many families look forward to a bountiful meal. However, not everyone has enough food on their table. Luckily, help is on the way for those in need in more rural and less...
December 2024 SNAP Payment Schedule: What You Need to Know
In December 2024, there's big news for people who get help buying food from the SNAP program in the United States. SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gives monthly money to low-inc...
Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money. It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...
The 2024 Election: What's at Stake for Food Assistance Programs
As Americans gear up for the 2024 Presidential Election, the spotlight is on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, two candidates with starkly different plans for the nation's food assistance programs. K...
Can People on Disability Get Food Assistance Through SNAP?
Disabilities can impact anyone, affecting both health and finances significantly. Many American adults living with disabilities are more prone to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The...
Final SNAP Payments Up to $3,102 for October in One State Available Now
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the last set of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments for this period, reaching up to $3,102, will be disbursed in Hawaii in Oct...
Government Faces Deadline to Address SNAP Benefit Theft Concerns
People who have had their grocery money stolen might not get it back anymore if the government doesn't do something soon. The problem is that criminals have been stealing from a program called SNAP which h...
How to Get $1937 Food Stamp Checks for Your Family
More than 40 million Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, to put food on the table. For families struggling to make ends meet, this vital assistance can...