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How "Food Deserts" Affect the Ability to Eat Healthfully
Every couple of years, the federal government updates its nutritional guidelines for Americans. National health surveys also take a look at American eating habits, body mass index (BMI), access to nutrition and how ...
Do You Have High Blood Pressure? These Are the Foods You Need to Avoid
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 45% of all American adults suffer from high blood pressure. Because high blood pressure is one of the biggest predicto...
New Jersey Offers $120 Per Child for Summer Meals in New EBT Program
In Parsippany, New Jersey, there's good news for families looking for a little extra help feeding their children during the summer break. The state has introduced a new Summer EBT program designed to h...
Medicaid and Food Aid Programs Facing Potential Budget Cuts - How to Get Ready
President Donald Trump's administration has said Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid won't see budget cuts. However, new plans from the Republicans suggest otherwise. On April 10, ...
Extra SNAP Funds are Coming to California Families This June
California families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see a bit more in their grocery budgets this June. During a time when many children are on summer break and school mea...
Understanding SNAP Benefits in 2025 for Big Families
Families that get SNAP benefits receive them monthly. They can spend these benefits like cash at stores that accept them. These benefits are given using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. If you're...
SNAP Benefits Stolen But State Government Says There's No More Funds to Give Back
People who count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for buying food need assistance now more than ever. SNAP benefits, which help families buy groceries, are being stolen....
Who Gets Their SNAP Payment in Texas Between August 18 and 24, 2025?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps people in the United States buy healthy food. Each month, SNAP deposits money onto a special debit card called an ...
What Are Experts Saying Regarding Junk Food Purchases with SNAP
Several states in the U.S. are starting to block people from using SNAP benefits (which help low-income Americans buy food) to purchase junk food like soda and candy. In 2024, about 41 million Americans used SN...