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Balancing Choice and Responsibility in SNAP Reform
Few government programs garner as much debate as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The latest controversy surrounds the question of whether SNAP recipients should have r...
8 Smart Moves If You Are Struggling Financially
Struggling to make ends meet is no fun, but there is help available to make things better and get you on solid footing. And by the way, you are not alone; 78% of adults struggle with daily bills, especially in this inflationa...
Free Phone Service Through Lifeline Program
Cell phones are a necessity. Living without a cell phone is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Criminal activity is going on everywhere, so you need a cell phone to keep yourself and loved ones safe. Unfortunately,...
Guidelines To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program
The Food and Nutrition Act of 1985 created the Supplemental Nutrients Assistance Program (SNAP). AFDC, or Aid to Families with Dependent Children, was an entitlement program that gave cash welfare paym...
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...
Securing Nutritious Food: Navigating SNAP Eligibility with SSDI Benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, provides eligible individuals and families with financial assistance to purchase nutritious food. One quest...
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...
A Guide on How to Apply for Personal Grants
Do you know that the government and some non-profits offer grants to financially struggling individuals? You can apply and get funds to acquire a home, repair a house, buy furniture, pay education expenses, and many others. If y...
Understanding Snap Benefits
SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly referred to as Food Stamps, is a major federal program with the goal of reducing hunger in the United States. As of January, 2016, 45.4 million Americans received SNAP benefits, or ab...
