Great Reads for Good Food

In 2025, CalFresh, which is California's version of the federal assistance program SNAP, is still helping people get the food they need.  This program uses something called an EBT (Electronic ...

Food stamps have been part of the economy for decades, designed to cushion low-income families and unemployed citizens against raging inflation rates. Despite the positive impact of food stamps in the comm...

Wellness is not just a buzzword; it's a way of life that empowers you to thrive in all aspects of your being. From nourishing your body with wholesome nutrition to embracing self-care, wellne...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps about 40 million Americans buy food each month, will distribute benefits throughout July 2025. Check out: Everything You Need to Kn...

In recent years, many states in the U.S. have seen more cases of food benefit theft. This problem happens partly because many EBT cards, which are used for programs like SNAP (food stamps), only ha...

Summer is here, prompting many trips to the beach, camping adventures, and other activities where you will want to bring along a picnic. Sandwiches are a natural choice for your picnic basket because of t...

Amidst the intricate web of social safety nets, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stands as a crucial lifeline for millions of individuals and families facing food insecurity. However, ...

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...

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...