Great Reads for Good Food
The latest news Interviews, technologies, and resources
Good News for Families Affected by Food Stamp Theft: Help is Extended Until December 20
In Oklahoma City, over 2,600 families have faced the upsetting experience of having their food stamps stolen this past year. Luckily, there's a silver lining. Thanks to fede...
New SNAP Payment Schedule for May 2024 to Boost Distribution Efficiency and Aid Vulnerable Families
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in supporting millions of low-income families across the United States as they tackle food insecurity,...
Revolutionizing SNAP Benefits: The New Bill Proposing Microchipped EBT Cards
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards have become an increasingly common means of distributing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to those in need. However, recent secu...
Promoting Inclusion and Access: Hoyt Offers Free Entry with EBT Card
Arts & Education at the Hoyt, a prominent museum in New Castle, is breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity by offering free entry to museumgoers with an EBT card. This initiative, which b...
Thrive Market and SNAP Benefits: Making Healthy Eating Accessible to All
Online shopping for healthy and organic products just got easier for low-income families in the United States. Starting next week, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can u...
Changes to the Food Stamps Program You Need to Know
Food insecurity is happening far more often than most folks realize. The latest figures from April 2023 show that 41.9 million people in 22.2 million households received SNAP benefits. That comes down to recipients makin...
βββββββInequality in Food Stamps for Kids: A State-by-State Breakdown
Low-income children across the United States will be receiving increased assistance with food stamps this summer. However, a closer look reveals a disheartening reality — not all sta...
Food Assistance Programs Expand to Meet Growing Need
As costs rise and wages stagnate, hunger is an ever-present threat for many. The government aims to combat food insecurity through programs like SNAP and Social Security. Recent policy changes will boost aid for ...
A Good Start but More Work Ahead: Reforms Still Needed for Food Assistance
The recent boosts in SNAP and Social Security benefits are welcome news for recipients struggling with rising costs of living. However, for many, these programs still do not provide enough to av...