Great Reads for Good Food

Millions of people in the United States rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month to help pay for their groceries. SNAP benefits are given out using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, whic...

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...

It is that time of the year when fresh fruit becomes more readily available, less expensive, and more delicious. Lean into this season by increasing your intake of various fruits in an array of colo...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are the central figures of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, each with distinctly different visions for the country's future, especially regarding the Sup...

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...

A recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma reveals a concerning trend: 27% of Americans are skipping meals to cope with skyrocketing food costs, a situation exacerbated by a 25% increase in grocery prices...

Many people find themselves in a difficult spot: they need help buying food, but they were either denied SNAP (food stamps), are still waiting for an answer, or received a much smaller benefit than they e...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have infiltrated our food system largely without our knowledge or consent. These toxic “forever chemicals” persist in the environment and accumulate in...

SNAP, the food assistance program, has seen growing problems with fraud in several U.S. states. Many people have had their benefits stolen through tricks like skimming (devices that copy card information) and phish...