Great Reads for Good Food

Many states are warning people who get SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) that the rules about who can get help buying food are about to change in November, thanks to a new law ca...

For millions of families across the United States, food stamps from the SNAP program help make it easier to pay for groceries each month. A common question is: What time do these benefits actually show up on y...

Louisiana is taking steps to stop people from buying sweets and sodas with SNAP benefits, a government help program for people who don't have enough money to buy food. This i...

If you used to get SNAP (food stamps) and your benefits stopped, you may be able to turn them back on without starting a brand-new application. In some situations, reinstating SNAP can take just...

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

If you use SNAP benefits (food stamps), you might have noticed that the date you receive your money changes each month. Even though SNAP is a federal program, every state manages its own payment schedule. Che...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of people buy food. In 2026, there are updates that affect (1) which foods SNAP can be used to buy in some states and (2) how much mone...

If you receive SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps or EBT), you may qualify for high-speed internet at a much lower price. Having the internet is important for applying for jobs, doing schoolwork, and managing y...

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...