Great Reads for Good Food

If you're getting SNAP benefits in 2024, you might be wondering if you can also get WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. B...

Food assistance programs are critical in reducing hunger and improving the well-being of low-income individuals and families in the United States. These programs provide financial assist...

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...

U.S. shoppers are finally seeing some relief at the grocery store, but the news is a mixed bag. While prices for some kitchen staples are finally dropping after years of high inflation, other everyday item...

For millions of American children, reliable access to nutritious food is not a given. Hunger impacts children's health, development, and education. To support children facing food insecurity, federal progr...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) limits its beneficiaries to buying food items to be prepared or eaten at home. It doesn’t cover the purchase of hot food at the point of sale, even when bought f...

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...

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 ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital food assistance to over 40 million Americans each month. For a family of four, the maximum benefit amount is $1937 per month. While this may see...