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βββββββStretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...
6 Tips for How to Stay Well at Work This Week
The fact is that we spend a large part of our waking hours on the job. We cannot have two sets of habits; one for work and one for home. Healthy work habits will help your overall wellness and will ensure that you are a more effec...
How Does Having A Job Impact Food Stamp Requirements?
As lawmakers begin to debate the 2023 farm bill before the September 30 expiration of the current bill, the national food stamp program and its related work requirements are once again being heavily scrutinized. The food...
New CalFresh Regulations: Stricter Rules for ABAWDs Recipients
California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...
Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program
Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...
10 Easy Ways to Get Free or Discounted Food
Whether they admit it or not, nearly everyone loves to eat. When food can be acquired for free, eating it feels all the better, particularly when money is tight and you're trying to live on a budget. Here are ten ways that peopl...
Food Assistance Programs: How to Get the Help You Need
If you are struggling to make ends meet, some programs can provide you with the help you need to put food on the table and keep your family healthy. Most people die because they don't have access to clean water and food....
What Are the Common Food Allergens That You Need to Know About?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 32 million Americans that suffer from food allergies. This number includes a whopping 6% of all children. The level of...
COVID-19 Infections Confer Five Months of Reliable Immunity to Most
In a study published on January 14 by Public Health England, researchers found that people infected by COVID-19 maintain an effective level of natural immunity for about five months. The researchers looked a...