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Guidelines To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program
The Food and Nutrition Act of 1985 created the Supplemental Nutrients Assistance Program (SNAP). AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, was an entitlement program that gave cash welfare paym...
The Economic Benefits of SNAP: How Food Stamp Programs Boost Local Economies
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, plays a significant role in aiding low-income families by providing them with necessary sustenance. The SNAP program...
More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits
Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...
One U.S. State Plans to Add Chips to EBT Cards to Prevent Food Benefit Theft
In recent years, many states in the U.S. have seen more cases of food benefit theft. This problem happens partly because many EBT cards, which are used for programs like SNAP (food stamps), only ha...
SNAP: Helping Solve the Battle Against Hunger
SNAP, also referred to as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, helps millions of struggling Americans afford nutritious food each month. Low-income families with elderly members, disabled individuals, or small children m...
December Updates for Food Stamps
There are more people currently on food stamps in America than at any other point in the country's history. Even during the Great Depression, not this many Americans were on government assistance, and that goes for percentages, not j...
Wellness Tips for People Who Work From Home
Working from home can be great because you can avoid the commute, create your schedule, and enjoy a more relaxed work environment. But it's important to take care of your health and well-being while you're doing it. The ...
SNAP and Nutrition Education: Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
In recent years, there has been an escalating concern about the nutritional quality of food consumed by economically disadvantaged families. Research has revealed that individuals with limited economic means ar...
How You Can Design Your Kitchen to Encourage Better Diet Choices
Struggling with eating healthy? Consider redesigning your kitchen. You don't need a full kitchen overhaul to make a space that encourages better eating habits. A few easy changes can go a long wa...