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Securing SNAP Benefits: The New Oregon Bill Proposing Microchips on EBT Cards

For vulnerable families in need of food assistance, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an invaluable resource. However, recent compromises in Electronic Benefits Transfer (...

Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System

Natural Ways to Boost the Immune System With the Coronavirus still raging on, according to most experts, millions of people are exercising extreme caution in where they go, what they touch, and with whom they come in contact. People ...

The SNAP Program: The Most Important Information You Need to Know

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a program that helps low-income families have access to healthy food. There are many ways in which someone can qualify to get help from the SNAP pr...

Stomach Ulcer? Here is What You Need to Know and What Foods to Avoid

In the simplest terms, a stomach ulcer is an open sore residing in this part of the abdomen. What you put into your stomach can have a direct impact on how you are able to control the ulcer symptoms. W...

June CalFresh (SNAP) Payment Dates: What You Need to Know

In June 2025, people who get CalFresh (also known as SNAP) benefits will see their money come in from June 1st to June 10th. How soon you'll get your funds depends on the last number of your case number. If yo...

Safeguarding Your EBT Benefits: Tactics to Dodge Theft and Protect Your Data

The issue of SNAP benefits theft, particularly in California, has escalated, signaling a red alert for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) beneficiaries to fortify their account security against...

Food Stamp Payment Dates for November 2024: A State-by-State Guide

As November approaches, individuals and families who are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), widely known as food stamps, are getting ready for their next benefits. SNAP helps pe...

Donald Trump's Tariff Policies Threaten Food Affordability for Millions on SNAP

Donald Trump's new trade policies, which involve adding taxes (tariffs) on goods coming from other countries, could make food more expensive for many Americans.  This is especially c...

Texas SNAP Benefits Schedule for the 2nd Week of June 2025

In June 2025, many Texas families will receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the second week of the month. Check out: Everything You Need to Know about the Supplement...