Great Reads for Good Food

If your SNAP certification period ends in October 2025, yes—renew now to avoid a gap in your food benefits. Here’s a simple guide to what SNAP recertification is, why it matters, and how to do it on time. Che...

Many people who get help from the government wonder if it will affect their taxes. A common question for SNAP recipients is whether food stamps must be listed as income on a 2026 tax return.   Are SNAP (food stamp) benefits ...

Recent proposals by some Republican lawmakers could lead to significant changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a key public initiative that helps low-income individuals and famili...

The ongoing shutdown of the U.S. federal government is causing serious problems for millions of Americans who depend on government assistance. As the political disagreement continues into its second month...

What is better than free food? Honestly, many of us get incredibly excited when we are offered food that is free. Thus, it is nice to have the opportunity to win some free food via sweepstakes and contests that we can enter online...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps people in the United States buy healthy food. Each month, SNAP deposits money onto a special debit card called an ...

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program, or CSFP, is a helpful program designed to make sure older adults with not a lot of money can eat healthy food. It's a way for them to get extra food each month to add to wh...

President Donald Trump's administration has said Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid won't see budget cuts. However, new plans from the Republicans suggest otherwise. On April 10, ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), widely known as food stamps, helps low-income individuals and families afford essential food items. In Texas, the program is managed by the Texas Health and Hu...