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SNAP Policy Changes: Steps in the Right Direction but More Work Needed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides a vital safety net against hunger for millions of Americans facing financial hardship. In recent years, SNA...
Food Assistance Program SNAP Fails to Cover Meal Costs for the Average American Families
The Urban Institute's recent study, financially supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has disclosed a significant gap between the food budget provided by the Supplemental N...
Combatting SNAP Benefit Theft: Authorities Take Action to Protect Recipients
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...
Transformative Effects of SNAP Benefits: From Essential Support to Empowered Living
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has stood as a vital pillar of support in the United States, guiding countless families and individuals from challenging times to periods...
Can People on Disability Get Food Assistance Through SNAP?
Disabilities can impact anyone, affecting both health and finances significantly. Many American adults living with disabilities are more prone to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The...
Lottery Winners Shouldn't Get Food Stamps
Hitting the jackpot in the lottery can be life changing. The influx of millions of dollars provides opportunities that most people can only dream of. However, some big winners continue collecting food stamps, costing taxpayers ...
Keep an Eye Out on These 5 Health and Wellness Trends of 2020
Two months into the year 2020 and there are some definitive health trends that are emerging. It can be challenging to wade through the latest trends to discern what is merely a fad and what is something that you ...
Artful Ways to Survive the Emotional Downturn of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to attend to new information and learn new things. One key to thriving after the COVID-19 pandemic is learning new skills, processing new information, and being prou...
Looking to Lose the COVID-19 Weight? Try These Small and Achievable Steps
Do not get down on yourself if you have put on some weight over the last year. Recent studies show that an overwhelming amount of Americans gained some extra pounds during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemi...
