Great Reads for Good Food

Forever chemicals, more formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have become an increasing concern in our food system. Though these man-made chemicals have been used for decades in products...

Healthy eating can be challenging for anyone, but it can seem impossible when you're on a tight budget. If you're living on food stamps or need to make your money stretch further, it might feel like there are no...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), known as food stamps, is a federal program that helps individuals and families combat hunger by providing affordable and nutritious food. While the pro...

In recent months, Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit thefts, amounting to over $4.5 million lost between October 2023 and March 20...

As the expense of life in the United States has risen, federal subsidies to help individuals pay for necessities have been phased out one by one. Emergency funding for a food assistance...

In the United States, the dramatic rise in food costs has led to significant lifestyle changes for many low to middle-income families.  A recent study by Intuit Credit Karma highlights an unsettling trend: nearl...

This isn't something that the corporate media speaks about very often, but more people are on food stamps in America today than at any other point in American history. Of course, the corporate press lo...

In recent years, there has been an escalating concern about the nutritional quality of food consumed by economically disadvantaged families. Research has revealed that individuals with limited economic means ar...

Walmart launched the Walmart+ Assist membership program to provide cost-saving membership packages to individuals on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members of the Walmart+ Assist ...