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Food Assistance Programs Adapt to Help More Families

Putting food on the table is a basic need for every family, yet far too many struggle with food insecurity. Important food assistance programs aim to alleviate hunger, especially the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...

10 Easy Ways to Get Free or Discounted Food

Whether they admit it or not, nearly everyone loves to eat. When food can be acquired for free, eating it feels all the better, particularly when money is tight and you're trying to live on a budget. Here are ten ways that peopl...

Food Assistance Programs: How to Get the Help You Need

If you are struggling to make ends meet, some programs can provide you with the help you need to put food on the table and keep your family healthy. Most people die because they don't have access to clean water and food....

7 Reasons to Ditch Processed Foods for Good

Regarding the modern diet, processed foods may be easy, but they have many potential health drawbacks. High amounts of salt and sugar can take their toll on your body over time. The same case applies to chemicals and trans fats,...

This Food Stamp Benefit for Millions of Americans Expires in Early March

If you're one of the millions of Americans who use food stamps, it's essential to keep up to date with policies. Government regulations are always shifting, and laws that went into effect yea...

Helpful Tips for Eating Healthy on a Food Stamp Budget

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...

More States Are Limiting What Foods Can Be Bought With SNAP Benefits

Starting in 2026, twelve states—including Texas and Florida—will make new rules about what foods people can buy using their SNAP benefits. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

Nine States Are Still Sending SNAP Benefits for September 2025

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...

Federal Rental Assistance Programs: How to Find Help

The federal government offers a number of rental assistance programs to help those struggling to find affordable housing. With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing many buyers out of the market, the struggle to fin...