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What Are the Common Food Allergens That You Need to Know About?

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 32 million Americans that suffer from food allergies. This number includes a whopping 6% of all children. The level of...

​​​​​​​Stretching SNAP Benefits for a Healthier Diet on a Fixed Income

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a vital lifeline for low-income individuals and families, but the minimum benefit of $23 per month often falls short. Desp...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Suggests Changes to SNAP Benefits

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has reached out to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with a suggestion to change what foods can be bought with SNAP benefits, which ma...

Florida's SNAP Benefits Distributed This Week: Here's What You Need to Know

Florida is a helping hand to many of its residents through a program called SNAP — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.  This program is especially for families who don't...

How a Government Shutdown Affects SNAP Benefits and Food Banks

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 ...

Guide to Grocery Stores with Free Curbside Pickup

If you want to save time, using curbside pickup for your groceries is a great option. Instead of walking through the aisles, you can order your food using a store’s website or smartphone app and have it brought out to ...

Beyond Food Stamps: 5 Extra Programs That Help Families Save Money

If you currently receive SNAP benefits (food stamps), you may be eligible for several other programs designed to help you cover the cost of living. Because many of these programs use similar income rules,...

Good News for Families Affected by Food Stamp Theft: Help is Extended Until December 20

In Oklahoma City, over 2,600 families have faced the upsetting experience of having their food stamps stolen this past year. Luckily, there's a silver lining.  Thanks to fede...

What You Need to Know About SNAP Benefits Renewal in Florida - April 2025

If you're getting help with buying food through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, it's important to remember that these benefits don't last f...