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Can People on Disability Get Help with Food Costs?
Disability can affect anyone, young or old, and it can make staying healthy and managing money harder. For instance, many adults with a disability may also face challenges getting enough good food to eat. You might be as...
A Lifeline for Millions: The Continuing Evolution of SNAP Benefits
For many American families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a critical lifeline. SNAP provides monthly benefits for groceries to those in n...
GAO Report Sheds Light on College Students Missing Out on Food Aid
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has uncovered a troubling gap: out of the 3.3 million college students who qualified for federal food assistance in 2020, two-thirds did not cl...
Reduce Your Food Costs: Saving Money on Dining Out and Groceries
It can be difficult to eat well while maintaining a decent budget in the modern world, but there are some things you can do to help yourself make the most of your food budget. Food is one of the largest consiste...
Navigating SNAP Benefits on a Limited Income: Strategies for Healthier Eating
Living on a fixed income can present challenges when it comes to affording nutritious food. For individuals receiving the minimum monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit...
Addressing the Rise in SNAP Benefit Fraud: Initiatives to Safeguard Beneficiaries
Illinois has faced an alarming increase in incidents involving the theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, with losses totaling more than $4.5 million from Oct...
2025 Guide to SNAP Benefits: Understanding Your Household
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which used to be called Food Stamps, helps people with low income afford a nutritious diet. This program gives benefits through an Electronic Benefits Transfer...
Foodsmart: Pioneering the Way to Overcome Food Insecurity with Healthy Eating
Growing up in a blue-collar family, relying on free school lunches and occasionally food stamps, Dr. Jason Langheier experienced firsthand the challenges of eating healthy on a tight budget. Witne...
Notice for CalFresh Recipients: Renew Your Benefits On Time in March 2025
If you live in California and get help buying food through CalFresh—California's version of the national food aid program called SNAP—it's time to pay attention to the rules about ...