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Federal Rental Assistance Programs: How to Find Help

The federal government offers a number of rental assistance programs to help those struggling to find affordable housing. With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing many buyers out of the market, the struggle to fin...

This Food Stamp Benefit for Millions of Americans Expires in Early March

If you're one of the millions of Americans who use food stamps, it's essential to keep up to date with policies. Government regulations are always shifting, and laws that went into effect yea...

Helpful Tips for Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget

Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...

Summer is for Picnic Sandwiches: How You Can Make Yours Healthier

Summer is here, prompting many trips to the beach, camping adventures, and other activities where you will want to bring along a picnic. Sandwiches are a natural choice for your picnic basket because of t...

Texas SNAP Payments: Who Receives Benefits During the Third Week of July 2025?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is a combined state and federal program that helps people with low incomes afford nutritious food for themselves and their families. ...

SNAP Benefits: What’s Changing in 2025-2026?

Will Food Stamp Amounts Go Up in 2025? Yes, starting October 1, 2025, the maximum monthly amount of SNAP (food stamp) benefits and the income limits you need to qualify will both go up a little. If you receive the highest...

Dealing with a Broken Heart? How to Handle the Grief and Smile Again

Dealing with a broken heart is never an easy experience. However, what many broken-hearted individuals are now finding out is that it is even more challenging to handle this grief during the middle of a gl...

Black Americans Are Dying from COVID-19 at an Alarming Rate. Why is This?

One of the most alarming truths to come out of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis is how the Black population is becoming sick and dying at much higher rates than the rest of the country. Older Black America...

What to Expect in Biden's First 100 Days to Fight the COVID-19 Crisis

Earlier this week, President-elect Joe Biden outlined his goals for his first 100 days in office. Dating back to the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the incoming president has used these first few months i...