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Payment Dates for December SNAP Benefits Announced: Stay Updated

As the end of the year approaches, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the payment dates for December's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This information is cruci...

Understanding Snap Benefits

SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...

Food Assistance Programs Adapt to Help More Families

Putting food on the table is a basic need for every family, yet far too many struggle with food insecurity. Important food assistance programs aim to alleviate hunger, especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...

Delays in SNAP Benefits Disrupting Food Assistance Across the U.S.

Amidst the intricate web of social safety nets, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stands as a crucial lifeline for millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity. However, ...

Thinking of Going Vegan? Here Are the Best Ways to Adopt This Lifestyle

Roughly 3% of Americans identify as vegan. As this lifestyle grows in popularity, more and more people are deciding to take the plunge. If you have made the decision to adopt this way of eating, ...

Einstein Bros. Gives Makes You a Morning Person with Free Food

Seeing the heavenly gates, you hear the sweet sounds of some sizzling, juicy pork belly. Imagining the taste of this tasty delight of bacon, with the fresh aroma as the only thing that makes you jump out of bed. T...

Think Coronavirus is Just Like the Flu? You Might Need to Think Again

As protesters continue to take to the streets to speak out against the ongoing economic shutdown measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the common arguments is that the coronavirus is compa...

Another COVID-19 Surge Coming Soon? Here is How You Can Prepare

After a rough summer, it appears that COVID-19 cases in the US are starting to level off and turn downward. However, health experts caution that a second wave of the virus is nearly imminent. With many schools ...

These Wellness Topics Are a Top Priority for Nations Recovering From COVID

Though the United States might still be dealing with high COVID-19 rates, nations that had a more effective response to the pandemic are already moving on to the recovery stage. Seeing what they focu...