Great Reads for Good Food

California’s CalFresh program, the state version of federal SNAP food benefits, is getting stricter. Two federal laws—the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

If you recently applied for SNAP benefits, TANF, or requested a replacement EBT card, you might be wondering when your new card will arrive. EBT cards are used to access food and cash benefits, so getting your card as soon as ...

When the government shuts down and stays closed for several days, agencies that depend on federal funding need to come up with backup plans. Millions of Americans rely on these services, including programs that ...

Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should prepare for new rules that will start in December 2025. These changes are being made by the U....

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps low-income people and families buy food. The goal is to make it easier for families to eat healthy meals and acces...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the biggest federal food assistance program in the United States. It helps people with low incomes buy groceries. SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agricul...

The U.S. government recently ended a shutdown that delayed monthly SNAP (food stamp) payments for millions of Americans. After the government reopened, President Trump’s administration told states to make s...

As we step into 2025, it’s a great moment to get your finances in order, especially with changes to your income and spending. One key change comes from the US Department of Agriculture's Foo...

Millions of Americans depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, for help buying healthy food. Normally, SNAP provides monthly benefits to low-income ...