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Many Eligible Americans Missing Out: Learn How to Access Your SNAP Benefits Now
Millions of Americans who could get help buying food aren't asking for it, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). They're trying extra hard to let college students know...
Understanding TEFAP: A Quick Guide
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a helpful program run by the U.S. government that gives free emergency food to people who don't have a lot of money. It's managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a ...
The TLDR of Resources for Individuals Struggling to Pay Rent
With rents skyrocketing and housing prices pushing buyers out of the market, the struggle to find affordable housing continues to be a growing problem. The federal government offers a numbe...
How to Make Healthy Eating Affordable with Food Stamps
Food stamps, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, are an essential form of government assistance that helps individuals and families afford healthy meals. Even though SNAP benefits generall...
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...
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...
Upcoming Increases in SNAP and Social Security Benefits for December 2024
In December, people in the United States who get help from SNAP (a program that helps with food) and Social Security (a program that gives money to retirees and others) will see more money coming their ...
The Impact of SNAP on Poverty and Hunger: Providing Hope and Relief
In the land of plenty, the harsh reality is that hunger and poverty still persist for many of our neighbors. In times of financial strain and uncertainty, programs like the Supplemental Nutriti...
How TANF Can Help You Get Through the Coming Recession
Americans have lived through some of the most challenging economic times for the past few years. However, the government has provided a safety net for Americans reeling from economic shocks who now find themselves in nee...